Machine Learning/Computer Vision Research Scientist

Hitachi•Santa Clara, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves researching and implementing advanced deep learning models for computer vision tasks such as object detection, identification, tracking, and comparison. The focus is on developing generalized AI solutions capable of few-shot learning in data-scarce environments. The position will execute proof-of-concepts with customers in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision to create innovative algorithms and solutions for smart industry, social innovation, and the Internet of Things. Successful proof-of-concepts will be commercialized, and intellectual property will be protected through patents and publications in leading venues to establish Hitachi as a leader in big data and advanced analytics. The role also includes conducting research to solve challenging problems in the industrial domain and co-innovating with customers by developing novel machine learning/deep learning and natural language processing techniques. This involves understanding customer problems, applying mathematical formulation, analyzing customer data, implementing concepts, testing hypotheses through experimentation, and collaborating with customers to meet their business needs and deliver robust end-user solutions. The position will contribute to developing state-of-the-art Industrial AI, applying AI and ML to solve real-world industrial and societal challenges. Research problem-solving involves formulating hypotheses, proposing mathematical formulations, solving them, and testing/refining solutions theoretically or on data. Projects will involve a combination of commercialization, patenting, and research paper publication. The role requires presenting research works to external venues and participating in internal research workshops and conferences.

Requirements

PhD degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in Machine Learning or related field.
Research experience in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, generative AI, other machine learning algorithms and their applications.
Demonstrated programming skills and knowledge of data science tools and libraries in Python or R.
Experience using machine learning and deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or scikit-learn.
Experience in publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals or obtaining patents for inventions.
Experience developing algorithms in languages including Python, C, C++ or Java.
Employer will accept any amount of graduate coursework, graduate research experience or professional experience with the required skills.

Responsibilities

Research and implement advanced deep learning models for custom computer vision tasks, including object detection, identification, tracking, and comparison.
Develop generalized AI solutions capable of few-shot learning in data-scarce environments.
Execute proof-of-concepts of solutions with customers in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision.
Create innovative algorithms and solutions for smart industry, social innovation, and the Internet of Things.
Work with business units to commercialize successful proof-of-concepts.
Protect Hitachi’s IP through patents and other activities.
Publish technical results in leading venues.
Conduct research for solving challenging problems in the industrial domain.
Work with customers in co-innovation, innovating novel machine learning/deep learning and natural language processing techniques for addressing research issues in the industrial domain.
Solve customer research problems by understanding the problem, applying mathematical formulation, understanding customer data, implementing concepts, testing hypotheses, and making modifications to meet business needs.
Work with the production team to deliver a robust and reliable end-user solution.
Develop state of the art in Industrial AI.
Solve research problems by formulating hypotheses, proposing mathematical formulations, solving them, and testing/refining solutions.
Develop projects in some combination of commercialization, patent, and research paper publication.
Present research works to external venues.
Participate and organize internal research workshops and conferences and other research related activities.