Internship duration : Preferably 6 months, minimally 3 months
Sony AI is seeking a research intern with expertise in data engineering and data analytics (experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and closely related areas counts as a strong plus) to join our AI for Scientific Discovery team.
During the internship, you are paired with mentors and work with them closely on all aspects of the respective project, from defining target problems to developing exciting new architectures and data processing solutions, to presenting the outcome of your vital work internally and at external venues.
You will : Contribute to planning, developing, deploying, and maintaining the AI for Scientific Discovery team's data platform. Advance the current version of the platform further, particularly focusing on improvements to resource management, system scalability, and operational reliability. Contribute to the AI for Scientific Discovery team's overall roadmap planning. Write reports and give presentations for internal and external audiences. You will bring : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field. Previous hands-on experience in developing, deploying and maintaining big data processing and analytics systems. Strong knowledge of big data processing and analytics technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka and NoSQL databases such as Redis. Strong programming skills in Java, and at least one scripting language (preferably Python). Strong foundation in data management, software engineering and knowledge of distributed computing concepts. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent oral and written English. The ability and the willingness to work as a member of a distributed team spanning several time zones and bringing together people from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. Your new office : In our Barcelona office you can enjoy a modern and open working environment right off Plaça de Catalunya and next door to Barcelona's medieval Gothic Quarter.
Located in a quiet side street, in a renovated and energy efficient historic building, it is very convenient to reach the office by public transport.
Sony AI's private work space shares common lounge areas and coffee bars with some key players of Barcelona's vibrant startup scene, providing a wealth of opportunities to exchange ideas and learn from other tech players and creative minds.
Overall, with its location right at the Mediterranean and in close proximity to the Pyrenees, Barcelona offers a great variety of leisure activities all year round.
Life at Sony Research : Our work environment is diverse and motivated with an innovative open mindset. Sony AI is committed to building a diverse team of people with different characters, stories and skillsets because we know this drives innovation and creativity.
We focus on achieving healthy work-life balance for our teams, supported by hybrid and flexible working.
You will work on exciting projects at the cutting edge of AI that are in the realms of entertainment or for the betterment of society, and you will have access to the most innovative technologies from across the Sony universe and the opportunity to partner with Sony's leading companies.
When projects are finished, we publish our work, and all our contributors are recognised on research pieces, at top-tier conferences, and in journals.
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.
Equal Opportunity : Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process.
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