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). This role involves contributing to groundbreaking research and development efforts aimed at redefining gameplay and live streaming experiences through advanced neural networks and machine learning techniques. The VCG’s mission is to design and deploy state-of-the-art neural networks and ML models for game rendering and streaming systems that outperform current benchmarks in runtime efficiency, visual quality, and latency. As part of this team, you will develop innovative models for graphics and video processing, contribute to research publications, and collaborate across departments to push the boundaries of gaming and streaming technology. 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 development experience in industry or academia. * Strong proficiency in TensorFlow or PyTorch frameworks. * Extensive experience with Python and libraries related to computer vision or graphics. * Proven track record in developing advanced applications in image/video/graphics processing or computer vision, supported by publications or project outcomes. * Demonstrated leadership in technical development, evidenced by publications in top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, or similar. * Solid understanding of neural network architectures, including formulation and testing of advanced loss functions. * Experience in designing and testing convolutional, recurrent, transformer-based, diffusion-based, or task-specific neural network architectures. * Hands-on experience in training, validating, and evaluating deep neural network models on large datasets. Responsibilities * Develop and enhance core generative models for graphics and video processing applicable to live streaming, game rendering, and related areas. * Conduct research and prototype innovative methods for graphics or video enhancement and data generation pipelines utilizing generative models. * Collaborate with team members to draft research publications and patent submissions to protect intellectual property. * Participate actively in core R\&D projects, working closely with other teams within Sony Interactive Entertainment to integrate new technologies. * Stay updated with the latest advancements in machine learning, computer vision, and graphics, applying relevant innovations to ongoing projects. * Contribute to the design of neural network architectures and loss functions tailored for specific applications in gaming and streaming. * Assist in evaluating and benchmarking models to ensure performance improvements in visual quality, efficiency, and latency. Benefits * Discretionary bonus opportunities based on performance and project outcomes. * Hybrid working arrangements within flexible modes to promote work-life balance. * Private Medical Insurance for health and wellness support. * 25 days of holiday per year to encourage rest and rejuvenation. * Access to on-site gym facilities to promote physical health. * Free soft drinks available on-site for employees. * Access to cycle garage and shower facilities to support sustainable commuting and fitness. 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.