Senior Research Scientist – Mixed-Signal Design

Key Skills

AWS, Azure, C++, Design, Docker, Julia, Kubernetes-K8s, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, PyTorch, Shell Scripting language, TensorFlow, Unix Operating system

Job Description

• Do you have a PhD, Chip Design background, and some recent work in AI / ML in this space?
• Can you direct and lead teams toward breaking new ground and achieving ambitious goals?
• Do you want to be based in Zurich/Tokyo/US and work with a leading AI Research Lab?

If so, great! Apply here and let’s discuss your next challenge. Sony AI is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven individual with expertise in Mixed-Signal Design on a permanent contract, where you will work in our Zurich or Tokyo labs, or potentially we can entertain home-based workers in the US.

We’re looking for smart, enthusiastic people who want to join our team of world-renowned researchers as we push the boundaries of applying AI to support human creativity. In this role, the successful candidate will contribute to our groundbreaking flagship project in AI for Chip Design.

Learn more about Sony AI here:

www.linkedin.com/company/sonyai/life/

https://ai.sony

You will:

• Drive projects related to the optimization of Mixed-Signal designs
• Run automated tests and simulations on existing layouts, and retrieve their performance
• Apply your knowledge of AI to enable the Mixed-Signal design optimization
• Contribute to the research community by developing groundbreaking data structures, for the processing of Chip Design data
• Write reports and give presentations for internal audiences
• Publish papers on top-tier venues
• Write code to support research, usually in Python, C++, Julia, Shell scripting
• Work closely with a team of AI researchers and engineers in the US, Switzerland, and Japan on ambitious AI projects

You will bring:

• Background in electrical engineering and a Ph.D. with relevant work experience with a track record of developing analog/digital designs
• Proven industry experience post degree
• Excellent publication track-record in fields related to Chip Design
• Knowledge of mixed-signal design and SPICE, Verilog, Synopsis/Mentor/Candence tool set, etc.
• Solid programming skills using Python, C++, and Shell scripting
• Experience in managing or mentoring small teams
• Experience with the sensor´s is a big plus
• Excellent oral and written English

Life at Sony

We ensure competitive salaries and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy work-life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies. We are a positive community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture.

We like to celebrate our colleagues who make a real difference using our recognition platform. We also provide access to numerous services and platforms for all aspects of wellbeing. We listen to our people through conversations and surveys, respect their suggestions, then act on them. We also provide allowances for volunteering days so that our staff can support the causes they are most passionate about.

You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of learning & personal development programs to enhance your skills. We also encourage our staff to try exciting new roles, in a wide range of countries, with a supportive mobility team to support you if you take that leap!

Bring your uniqueness to Sony

We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sony’s purpose – ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.