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San Diego, CA

Reinforcement Learning Research Intern for Game AI

Internship
Technology & Digital
Data / Analytics
Posted:
December 29, 2025

Sony

Global electronics, entertainment & gaming conglomerate
73.4
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Reinforcement Learning Research Intern for Game AI

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Sony AI invites passionate and innovative Ph.D. students to join us as Research Scientist Interns specializing in deep reinforcement learning (deep RL). We are dedicated to expanding the application of AI to enhance human creativity. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the Game AI field.

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Responsibilities

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ยท Conduct research using deep RL techniques within game AI contexts.

ยท Explore novel algorithms and methodologies to address AI challenges in modern PlayStation games.

ยท Develop code to support research endeavors, primarily using Python.

ยท Prepare reports and deliver presentations for diverse audiences within the organization.

ยท Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of AI researchers and developers on ambitious demonstration projects.

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Qualifications

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ยท Currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on reinforcement learning or possessing equivalent practical experience.

ยท Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting neural networks.

ยท Enthusiasm for integrating AI solutions into gaming applications.

ยท Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Working Location & Duration

ยท Fully remote positions in North America.

ยท Flexible duration ranging from 3 to 6 months in 2026.

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About the company

Sony

Company overview
Sony is a global creative entertainment and technology group spanning games (PlayStation), music, film and TV, imaging and sensing, and electronics. Sony earns revenue through a mix of consumer products, content, subscriptions, and licensing. Sony also runs large R&D and engineering teams across areas like semiconductors, network services, and applied AI for media and devices. Sony operates through multiple major business units that hire separately but share the Sony Group umbrella.

Locations and presence

Sony is headquartered in Tokyo, with major hubs across Japan, the US, and Europe, plus offices in many other countries depending on business unit. Work setup varies by division, but public job pages show a mix of on-site and hybrid roles, with early-career programs usually tied to specific office locations.

Palpable Score

73.4
/ 100
Sony offers strong entry-level access through internships, early-career programs across major subsidiaries, and a formal new-graduate pathway in Japan. Sony is reasonably transparent about hiring stages in several parts of the group, and Sony backs early-career hiring with visible training and mentorship structures, but pay-range transparency and outcomes reporting are inconsistent across regions and divisions.
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