Research Engineer - Machine Learning

Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Imitation Learning to join its dynamic R&D team, the Future Technology Group, in London. This team is dedicated to creating immersive and unforgettable gaming experiences and is at the forefront of innovation for PlayStation.

The Machine Learning Engineer will be a key contributor to the research team, supporting the technical lead in driving technical excellence and innovation. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize novel machine learning models and algorithms to perform challenging and diverse tasks.

The role involves:

• Imitation Learning Development: Design, develop, and implement novel machine learning techniques to solve diverse tasks in game development.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to the authorship of team research papers, presenting at relevant conferences.
• Data Analysis: Perform data analysis and cleaning to uncover insights and patterns.
• Collaboration and Creativity: Work with cross-functional teams to deploy machine learning models in production environments, solving issues and ensuring scalability and performance.
• Communication: Present findings to stakeholders, communicating complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with the latest machine learning and artificial intelligence research, attending top-tier conferences and communicating information across the team.
• Prototyping: Quickly prototype new ideas and technologies to evaluate relevance and performance.
• Inclusive Culture: Contribute to maintaining a culture of innovation, curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning within the team.

Requirements include:

• Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. PhD is a plus.
• 2+ years in machine learning (in industry or academia) with published research papers and proven expertise in Imitation Learning and Reinforcement Learning.
• Expertise in programming languages and frameworks relevant to machine learning, including Python, NumPy, and Pytorch.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, mining, and preprocessing.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and a commitment to publishing in top-tier conferences and journals.
• An interest in gaming and exploring the intersection of machine learning and game technology is desirable.

PlayStation offers:

• A role at the forefront of innovation for PlayStation.
• A highly collaborative and fast-moving environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
• The opportunity to contribute to maintaining a culture of innovation, curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning within the team.