Research Intern on Generative and Protective AI for Content Creation

About the role#

Sony AI is seeking research interns to develop machine learning technologies for movie, game, and music creation, as well as methods for the ethical operation of generative AI. You will work on research that has the potential to be applied across entertainment studios worldwide and contribute to scientific publications.

What you'll do#

• Investigate and apply novel algorithms for the generation and editing of video, sound, and 3D visual geometry, including 3D human motion.
• Analyze and alleviate ethical flaws in generative models, such as memorization detection, concept erasure, and data attribution.
• Implement innovative ideas using your research, coding, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with and receive support from internal scientists and engineers.
• Aim to publish your findings in a top-tier research conference.

What you'll need#

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in generative AI applications, including deep generative modeling, computer vision, and audio signal processing.
• Strong analytical and programming skills in deep learning using frameworks such as PyTorch and visualization tools like TensorBoard.
• Experience in research communities, including published papers at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, or ICML.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Enrollment in a relevant Ph.D. program is preferred.

Location & details#

• This is a full-time, paid internship with a target hourly rate of $50.00 per hour.
• The position is remote, based in New York.
• The term is rolling.