Sony · 1 week ago
Senior Research Engineer - AI/ML for Speech Synthesis and Processing
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expSony Corporation of America is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, focused on delivering entertainment experiences worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to research and develop AI and machine learning technologies for speech synthesis and processing, contributing to the next generation of Sony products and services.
Consumer ElectronicsDigital EntertainmentElectronicsSemiconductorSoftwareVideo on Demand
Responsibilities
Research, develop and evaluate state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms for use in the next generation of speech technologies
Implement and optimize such algorithms for Sony’s future products and services
Document all phases of research and development
Create new technical and domain expertise and apply to products and problems
Offer advanced technical expertise to design and develop algorithms and software applications
Assess and write code to improve or extend algorithms and software applications
Collaborate with Sony-related groups such as overseas research laboratories, game/picture/music business, consumer electronics businesses, etc
Learn, collaborate, and network alongside world-class researchers and creators; present your findings and contribute to the industry-leading entertainment technology community
Author papers and write invention disclosures for developed algorithms and systems
Establish and participate in academic collaborations
Draft and submit intellectual property
Draft and submit professional articles for technical journals as required
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree, Ph.D. candidate, or MS degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, is required
Research background in AI/Machine Learning, Speech Synthesis, and related areas are required
Excellent skills of neural network modeling and analysis, formulate optimization flow using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent deep learning framework is essential
Excellent programming skills in Python and/or modern C++ for rapid algorithm prototyping are required
Knowledge of zero-shot and/or few-shot learning are required
Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment
Ability to work remotely and/or onsite flexible to the situation changes
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in natural language processing is a plus
Knowledge and experience in image processing, computer vision, or a related field is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
Company
Sony
Sony develops and manufactures audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. It is a sub-organization of Sony Biz Networks Corporation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2002-01-02Series A
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