AI/ML Computer Graphics and Robotics for 3D Animation Research Intern

3 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

This is a Sr. Research Intern position at the R&D center US Laboratory in San Jose, California. The intern will collaborate with a research team to develop future products and services, working on computer graphics, animation, and character control with AI and Machine Learning technologies. The role involves researching, developing, and evaluating machine learning algorithms, applying software engineering skills, and presenting findings to the industry. The internship provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the entertainment industry and cutting-edge research in the field of computer graphics. The working location is flexible.
Must have:
  • M.S., Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science or related field
  • Excellent background and record in AI, Machine Learning, Graphics, or Robotics
  • Knowledge and experience in Physics based motion generation
  • Knowledge and experience in Deep Learning fundamentals and Reinforcement Learning
  • Strong software development experience
Good to have:
  • Knowledge and experiences in human object interaction
  • Knowledge and experience in limitation learning and skill learning
  • Knowledge and experience in machine learning based robot control
  • Knowledge and experiences in generative models
  • Familiarity with Isaac-Gym, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, MuJoCo, or related software platforms

Job Details

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America currently has an opening for Sr. Research Intern in our R&D center US Laboratory located in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented research team in multidisciplinary efforts to develop Sony’s future products and services. We’re inventing the technology and products that inspire customers all over the world, and soon you could be working to bring your ideas to life! This internship is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in exciting entertainment industry applications as well as cutting-edge research experience in the field of computer graphics, animation, and character control with latest AI & Machine Learning technologies. -- Working location is flexible.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research, develop and evaluate state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms for the next generation AI/ML based Computer Graphics and Robotics for 3D Animation.

  • Apply software engineering skills to identify challenges and future directions for our research.

  • Learn, collaborate, and network alongside world-class researchers and creators; present your findings and contribute to the industry-leading entertainment technology community.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION 

Your qualifications and experience should include: 

  • M.S., Ph.D. candidate, or Post-doc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or M.S. with research experience equivalent to Ph.D.

  • Excellent fundamental research background and demonstrated record of innovation in the theory of AI, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or Robotics related areas.

  • Excellent knowledge and experience in Physics based motion generation for  3D character control.

  • Excellent knowledge and experience in Deep Learning fundamentals and Reinforcement Learning.

  • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills 

  • Strong professional software development experience

  • Strong familiarity with game development workflow.

  • Strong familiarity with neural network training, finetuning workflow

  • Strong familiarity with modern Python and C++

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

  • Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment.

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Knowledge and experiences in human object interaction

  • Knowledge and experience in limitation learning and skill learning

  • Knowledge and experience in machine learning based robot control

  • Knowledge and experiences in generative models

  • Familiarity with Isaac-Gym, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, MuJoCo, or related software platforms 

The target hourly rate for this internship is $45.00 per hourThe individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.   

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