Sr. Research Engineer– Privacy & Security

SUMMARY

Sony AI America (SAIA) is seeking highly motivated, self-driven (Senior) Research Engineers with expertise in privacy and security.

Our team mainly focuses on the fundamental and applied research in privacy and security. The role of a research engineer should have an enthusiasm for breakthroughs in secure and privacy-preserving machine learning.

Sony AI America is a remotework organization. Location is flexible .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and prototype AI systems related to AI privacy and security on various vision applications (Image classification, object detection, pose detection, semantic image segmentation) to empower real-world AI applications across Sony.

Collaborate with research scientists to conduct fundamental and innovative research in trustworthy AI, including but not limited to privacy, security, federated learning, data synthesis by using generative AI, IP protection, etc.

Work with research scientists and business units to complete PoC and land AI solutions on Sony’s real products, such as Sony’s Atrios platform, and IMX500 / 501 sensors.

Build long-term collaboration with Research, Engineering, and Product teams, seek high-impact opportunities to launch solutions and advance long-term business growth, specifically Imaging & Sensing business.

Produce high-quality code, build impactful systems, and publish influential outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include :

Prior experience as a Machine Learning or AI Engineer or similar role

Hands-on experience in privacy and security, data synthesis, large vision foundation model development, computer vision, on-device AI, distributed / decentralized system design, IP protection, etc.

Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (like PyTorch or TensorFlow)

Ability to write robust code in Python, C++, Go, etc.

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work in a team

Passion for technologies and solving challenging problems.

BSc (and above) in Computer Science or a similar field

Preferred) Experience in leading or participating in significant open-source projects.

Preferred) Experience in computer vision applications and / or AI privacy and security

Preferred) Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field.

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In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology .

Benefits :

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you :

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 whichvests immediately

Education assistance and student loan programs

Other 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

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $120,000 to $160,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.

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