Research Engineer - Machine Learning

PlayStation Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Imitation Learning to enhance immersive gaming experiences. Responsibilities include developing machine learning solutions, conducting research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a Master's degree, 2+ years of experience in machine learning, and a passion for gaming. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a focus on innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in machine learning with published research.
• Strong programming skills and data analysis expertise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine learning techniques.
• Contribute to research papers and present findings.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy models in production.

Skills

Imitation Learning

Reinforcement Learning

Python

NumPy

PyTorch

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Data Mining

Job description

Overview

PlayStation is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Imitation Learning to join the Future Technology Group in London, UK. The team focuses on immersive gaming experiences and advancing AI for game-playing agents. A passion for publishing in top-tier conferences and journals is essential.

What you’ll be doing

• Imitation Learning Development: Design, develop and implement novel machine learning techniques to solve diverse tasks in game development.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to the authorship of team research papers, presenting at relevant conferences.
• Data Analysis: Perform data analysis and cleaning to uncover insights and patterns.
• Collaboration and Creativity: Work with cross-functional teams to deploy machine learning models in production environments, solving issues and ensuring scalability and performance.
• Communication: Present findings to stakeholders, communicating complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with the latest machine learning and artificial intelligence research, attending top-tier conferences and communicating information across the team.
• Prototyping: Quickly prototype new ideas and technologies to evaluate relevance and performance.
• Inclusive Culture: Contribute to maintaining a culture of innovation, curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning within the team.

What we are looking for

• Education: Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. PhD is a plus.
• Domain Expertise: 2+ years in machine learning (in industry or academia) with published research papers and proven expertise in Imitation Learning and Reinforcement Learning.
• Programming: Expertise in Python, NumPy and PyTorch; strong understanding of data analysis, mining and preprocessing.
• Research Ambition: A passion for pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and a commitment to publishing in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for Gaming: An interest in gaming and exploring the intersection of machine learning and game technology is desirable.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, or any other legally protected status. SIEE is committed to diversity and inclusion. Providing diversity data is voluntary; responses are confidential and will not affect your application. You may choose to provide diversity data, and you may withdraw consent at any time.