Machine Learning Engineer

About The Company Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. About The Role We are seeking an independent, dedicated Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join our Visual Computing Group (VCG). In this role, you will contribute to redefining the future of gameplay and live streaming through advanced research and development initiatives. VCG’s mission is to design and deploy state-of-the-art neural networks and machine learning models aimed at enhancing game rendering and streaming systems. Your work will focus on pushing the boundaries of runtime efficiency, visual quality, and latency, ensuring that Sony Interactive Entertainment remains at the forefront of gaming innovation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies that influence the visual and interactive experiences of millions of gamers worldwide. Qualifications * PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience * Minimum of 7+ years of research and industry experience in relevant domains * Proficiency with TensorFlow or PyTorch frameworks * Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with computer vision or graphics libraries * Demonstrable experience developing advanced applications in image/video/graphics processing or computer vision * Proven track record of leading technical projects, evidenced by publications in top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, or similar * Solid understanding of neural network architectures, loss functions, and neural network design principles * Experience with training, validation, and evaluation of deep neural networks on large datasets * Desired qualifications include publications in reputable journals and conferences, understanding of graphics pipelines, and experience with 3D engines like Unreal or Unity Responsibilities * Develop and enhance core generative models for graphics and video processing across various applications, including live streaming and game rendering * Research and prototype innovative methods for graphics and video enhancement, as well as data generation pipelines utilizing generative models * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to draft technical publications and patent submissions * Participate in core R\&D activities, supporting cross-team initiatives within Sony Interactive Entertainment * Contribute to the design, testing, and deployment of neural network architectures tailored for real-time graphics and streaming systems * Evaluate and optimize models for performance, latency, and visual quality in gaming environments * Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in machine learning, computer vision, and graphics technologies Benefits * Discretionary bonus opportunity * Hybrid working arrangements within Flexmodes * Private Medical Insurance * 25 days holiday per year * On-site gym facilities * Free soft drinks * Access to cycle garage and showers Equal Opportunity Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer, and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.