Research Scientist, Machine Learning/Computer Vision

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, PyTorch, TensorFlow, MapReduce, R Programming

Job Description

Company: Hitachi America, Ltd.

Division: R&D/Industrial AI Lab

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Summary

Hitachi America, Ltd. (http://www.hitachi-america.us/) has openings for Research Scientists in the Industrial AI Laboratory located in Silicon Valley. The mission of this laboratory is to help create new and innovative solutions in Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics for industrial applications. The laboratory focuses on research, technology innovation, proof-of-concept activities, technical marketing and business development for novel big data solutions, leveraging Hitachi’s technologies, reinforcing Hitachi’s messaging around data analytics, and establishing Hitachi as a leader in industrial AI.

We are seeking research scientists in Artificial Intelligence with focus on computer vision, and deep learning to create innovate algorithms and solutions for smart industry, social innovation and the Industrial Internet of Things. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to solve challenging real world problems, work on massive industrial data and to contribute solutions that will benefit society. This position is a perfect match for a visionary scientist who is passionate about the unlimited potential of machine learning/AI/data mining/statistics for solving real problems and empowering society, industry and the things that matter.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop innovative computer vision, machine learning algorithms and solutions for smart industry, social innovation and the Industrial Internet of Things
• Prepare and execute proof-of-concepts of the solutions with customers
• Work with business units to commercialize the successful proof-of-concepts
• Protect Hitachi’s IP through patents and other activities, and publish technical results in leading venues to establish Hitachi as a leader in industrial AI and advanced analytics.

Qualifications:

• Ph. D degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong research experience in computer vision, deep learning, other machine learning algorithms and their applications
• Excellent programming skills and knowledge of data science tools and libraries in Python or R - Knowledge of big data platforms and MLOps is a plus
• Self-motivated and passionate about solving real-world problems and building innovative systems with AI and big data analytics
• Demonstrated ability to effectively create and deliver technical communications, including patent applications, presentations, papers, and reports
• Ability to collaborate successfully with R&D co-workers, Hitachi group company customers, partners, engineers, and business units in Hitachi with the goal of commercializing the proposed solution
• Ability to travel within the US and internationally as needed

EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities