Research Engineer Intern (Ethical Creative and Protective AI Lab)
Sony
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Research Engineer Intern to join our interdisciplinary team working at the forefront of Responsible AI for a 3 month internship. As an intern, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects using multimodal generative AI to address fundamental challenges associated with AI adoption in a global multimedia company.
Job description
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Research Engineer Intern to join our interdisciplinary team working at the forefront of Responsible AI for a 3 month internship. As an intern, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects using multimodal generative AI to address fundamental challenges associated with AI adoption in a global multimedia company.
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute to post-training and evaluation infrastructure for a novel multimodal AI system.
- Fine-tune models using supervised learning and reinforcement learning-based approaches (e.g., SFT, RLAIF, RLVR).
- Define and implement custom metrics for evaluating different fine-tuning approaches.
- Contribute to the development of tools and frameworks to assess and mitigate AI-related risks in generative AI.
- Contribute to influential research outcomes in top-tier conferences and journals.
- Be self-motivated and capable of proposing and implementing innovative ideas.
- Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
Qualifications
- Completed or currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related scientific discipline.
- Strong preference for hands-on experience with RL fine-tuning of LLMs and/or VLMs.
- Experience with LLM/VLM tooling and frameworks, API integration, and prompt engineering.
- Familiarity with and interest in responsible AI development.
- Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Requirements
- Completed or currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related scientific discipline
- Strong preference for hands-on experience with RL fine-tuning of LLMs and/or VLMs
- Experience with LLM/VLM tooling and frameworks, API integration, and prompt engineering
- Familiarity with and interest in responsible AI development
- Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Benefits
- Hourly pay with overtime eligibility
Company overview
Sony Group Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1946. The company operates across diverse business segments including Game & Network Services (PlayStation), Music, Pictures, Entertainment Technology & Services (consumer electronics), Imaging & Sensing Solutions (semiconductors), and Financial Services. With approximately 113,000 employees globally, Sony has established itself as a leader in consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company's iconic products include PlayStation gaming consoles, Bravia televisions, Alpha cameras, Xperia smartphones, and the historic Walkman portable music player. Sony's entertainment divisions encompass major film studios, music labels, and anime production companies. As the world's largest manufacturer of CMOS image sensors, Sony plays a critical role in the global semiconductor industry. The company continues to innovate across its portfolio while maintaining its mission to fill the world with emotion through creativity and technology.