MA - Researcher

The Media Analytics team at NEC Labs America is seeking outstanding researchers with a background in computer vision. Candidates must possess an exceptional track record of original research and passion to create high impact products. Our research areas include autonomous driving, embodied AI, multimodal LLM agents, vision-language models, neural rendering and open-world perception and planning. We have a strong internship program and active collaborations with academia. The Media Analytics team publishes extensively at top-tier venues such as CVPR, ICCV or ECCV. To check out our latest work, please visit: https://www.nec-labs.com/research/media-analytics/

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000/annually, depending upon the selected candidate’s relevant experience and area of expertise. This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s bonus/incentive program. NEC offers an extensive benefits program which includes Medical and Pharmacy Insurance, Dental and Vision Plans, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans, Salary Continuation and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6% of employee contribution, Paid Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a collaborative, friendly and growth-oriented atmosphere that includes team events, such as onsite ping pong, access to gym facilities, basketball courts, complimentary snacks and beverages and monthly tea-time events.

ABOUT NEC LABORATORIES AMERICA

NEC Laboratories America, Inc. (NEC Labs) is the US-based research center for NEC Corporation’s global network of corporate research laboratories with locations in Princeton, New Jersey, and San Jose, California. NEC Corporation is a leader in integrating IT and network technologies with more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses, and society. We focus on technology research and early market penetration in five primary areas: Data Science & Systems Research, Integrated Systems, Machine Learning, Media Analytics, and Optical Networking & Sensing. Since our founding in 1988, NEC Labs America has strived to uncover essential knowledge and create innovative solutions for society in collaboration with industry, academia, and governments.

NEC Laboratories America is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic characteristics, height, weight, arrest record pertaining to misdemeanors or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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