Sony R&D Brussels Laboratory (BRL) part of Sonys global Digital and Transformation Platform is seeking a lead AI engineer to join our Data Analytics team, which creates machine learning models, technologies, tools, and services for Sony business units in the entertainment domain: Music, Pictures, and Games.This is a handson technical leadership role, combining sophisticated data science and machine learning with strong software engineering, and focused on turning real business needs into scalable cloudbased AI services.The role suits an independent and proactive engineer with commercial experience, able to take ownership from early design to full production. You will work closely with internal customers and colleagues to understand use cases, design and implement tailored ML algorithmsparticularly in graph learningand deploy them on AWS using modern MLOps practices.You WillLead the definition and evolution of the architecture and designs, bringing our AI/data analytics/machine learning models and technologies to the business through the development of Cloud AI services.Lead initiatives to improve the performance and scalability of these Cloud AI services, including on the sides of data engineering and machine learning algorithms.Contribute to the software development of the teams technologies and cloud AI services.Ensure the teams results are of the highest quality (functional, performance, security, etc.).You Will BringMasters degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other relevant scientific fieldSolid and demonstrable experience in bringing AI/Data Analytics to operational business use Experience with machine learning, representation learning, and embedding techniquesExperience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)Experience in cloud service development on AWSExcellent software engineering and programming skills in PythonExperience with graph learning, LLMsYour new officeBrusselsOur office in Zaventem is designed to connect people with our newly installed bar, gym and breakout room to play darts or PS5. The office is next to the airport/train station (connected with a free shuttle), the bicycle highway to Brussels/Leuven (a true added value for employees that make use of the bicycle leasing program) and of course a parking space with electric chargers. Lunch can be enjoyed in the private restaurant on the ground floor or at the cafeteria area with a Nespresso.Life at SonyWe 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 SonyWe 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 Sonys 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.We are Sony EuropeOur people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.With offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.Bring your passion, creativity and ambitions to Sony Europe. Apply now, and lets create the future together.Equal OpportunitySony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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