Research Scientist (Ethics)

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, AI technology, C++, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming

Job Description

Sony AI is seeking highly motivated, self-driven individuals with expertise in AI Ethics – specifically Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability (FTA). Sony has many real-world AI applications in Image Sensing, and we are looking for smart, enthusiastic people who want to research, develop and deploy FTA technology specifically for image processing and real-world applications in various business areas.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead research programs in AI ethics especially fairness, accountability and transparency
• Work closely with the companies AI ethics boards to identify key issues around AI ethics in Sony’s diverse businesses
• Work closely with a team of AI researchers and programmers in the US, Switzerland and Japan on ambitious AI projects
• Investigate new algorithms to solve fundamental AI ethics problems
• Write code to support research, usually in python and/or C++
• Write reports and give presentations for internal audiences
• Write papers for, and give presentations at academic conferences

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Passion to develop cutting-edge AI ethics technology and deploy it through a multi-stakeholder approach.
• Background in Machine Learning (PhD or equivalent experience) with a track record of relevant academic publications, patents, and/or open source software.
• Seniority will depend on number of years of work experience after PhD (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with different AI ethics stakeholders, such as users and product, engineering, legal, and compliance business units.
• Experience in research on algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency, especially around detecting and mitigating bias in image sensing technologies, developing privacy-preserving technologies, and causal inference.
• A track record of implementing software systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Other Required Knowledge

• The ability to deliver on tight deadlines and adapt to evolving or changing requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and willingness in learning Japanese

Preferable major: Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

Working Location: Tokyo, Japan (but remote work arrangements from other locations can be considered)

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