PlayStation is seeking a highly motivated Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer to join their team in London. The successful candidate will play a vital role in evolving and supporting the company's machine learning code and pipelines. The ideal candidate possesses a strong combination of software engineering expertise and machine learning skills, with experience in building SaaS/backend services and data/model pipelines. Previous hands-on experience in a DevOps role is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
Transform ground breaking research into practical and efficient processing solutions for optimized performance
Conduct codebase review, identifying areas for improvement and performing code refactoring to enhance cleanliness and maintainability.
Evaluate data storage and management practices, identifying inefficiencies or inconsistencies, and implement optimal data storage practices.
Build and enhance our machine learning pipeline and related tools to support development, experimentation, continuous integration, continuous delivery, verification/validation, and monitoring of ML models
Investigate and debug issues in machine learning systems and provide timely resolutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and efficient software solutions
Ensure all work is deployed in an automated, repeatable fashion
Reviewing and recommending best practices
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process
Requirements:
5+ years’ experience working in a similar ML related position
Proficient in Python, C++
Experience with distributed systems and parallel computing
Familiarity with embedded systems development
Experience with workload orchestration tools (Databricks, Kubeflow, Airflow, etc.)
Familiarity with unstructured data processing (video, audio, ffmpeg)
Experience working with model registries and model version control
Strong understanding of REST API design patterns
Proficiency in working with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Knowledge of software development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Understanding of software security principles and standard processes
Experience with natural language processing (NLP) techniques
Familiarity with video processing,
Experience with NVIDIA CUDA, waveglow, ROCm
Experience with Github/Gitlab, CDK, HelmCharts, ArgoCD
Experience with Docker
Knowledge of Linux
The role offers:
Opportunity to work on groundbreaking research and transform it into practical solutions
Chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process
PlayStation, a global leader in entertainment, is responsible for the PlayStation family of products and services, including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, and PlayStation Studios software titles. As part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, PlayStation is committed to innovation, technology, and providing an inclusive and empowering environment for its global team. The company values diversity and encourages individuals with a passion for play to explore opportunities within its organization.