Computer Vision Research Intern for Gastronomy

Key Skills

Python Programming, C++, C Programming, AWS, Reinforcement Learning, Calculus, Linear Algebra, CUDA kernels, AI Robotic systems, Linux Operating system, 3D CAD, Kinematics

Job Description

Sony AI is seeking highly motivated, self-driven research interns to join our Gastronomy team with expertise in computer vision. Our research interns have an opportunity to conduct innovative research with particular focus on Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Human Visual Perception. As a member of the team, you will work on ambitious problems within the Gastronomy domain, build computer vision datasets from scratch, develop new solutions for image applications that will impact Sony products, and collaborate with a diverse team. You will also have the chance to publish your innovative research results at relevant top-tier CV conferences.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Construct computer vision datasets from scratch.
• Conduct fundamental and innovative research in Computer Vision within the Gastronomy domain, including but not limited to, semantic segmentation, object detection, image quality/aesthetics assessment, visual memorability, etc.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to integrate your research into products
• Write code to support research, usually in Python
• Write reports and give presentations for internal audiences.
• Publish influential research outcomes at top-tier CV conferences.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree or PhD candidate in Computer Science or related field
• Passion for food and art
• Background in computer vision
• Publications, expertise, and/or work experience in computer vision
• Experience with image classification, object detection, semantic segmentation, image quality/aesthetics assessment
• Experience with and/or enthusiasm for building datasets from scratch
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to implement software in Python
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks, in particular PyTorch
• (Preferred) Experience with cloud computing, in particular AWS
• Excellent oral and written English. Japanese language skills are a plus but not a necessity

Working Location

Location Flexible