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Research Science Intern, Financial Innovation Lab

Company: Hitachi America, Ltd.

Division: R&D/Financial Innovation Lab

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Status: Intern

The Company

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of "Digital Systems & Services" - supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and "Connective Industries" - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.

Summary

Hitachi America, Ltd. (http://www.hitachi-america.us/) has an opening for a Research Science Intern in the Financial Innovation Laboratory (FIL) located in Silicon Valley. We work on a variety of research problems, many of which involve AI. Our research is practical, with the goal of addressing customer pain points; however, like academia we publish as well. IP generation (patents etc.) are encouraged.

We are seeking a research science intern to create innovative algorithms and solutions. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to solve challenging real-world problems, work on large data sets and to build practical solutions with the guidance of experienced scientists. This position is a perfect match for an enthusiastic learner who is passionate about using machine learning/AI/data mining/statistics to create a better society.

As an intern, you will be assigned to one or more projects, which best fit your skills, interests, and personality. You will be paired with a mentor to guide you, and you will gain practical knowledge while advancing cutting-edge solutions. We expect you to be productive, proactive, and a team player.

More information about the research done at the laboratory can be found at:

http://www.hitachi-america.us/rd/

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop innovative algorithms and solutions for finance, insurance, and the Internet of Things.

• Prepare and execute proof-of-concepts of the solutions in collaboration with other researchers.

• Publish technical results in leading conferences and file patents.
  

Qualifications:

• Ph.D (or a Ph.D candidate) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Operational Research, or related field will be considered for a research intern role. Non-Ph.Ds with strong track records may be considered for a research developer intern role.

• Strong research experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, financial mathematics etc.

• Good programming skills and knowledge of data science tools and libraries in Python (highly preferred) or similar.

• Self-motivated and passionate about solving real-world problems and building innovative systems with big data analytics.

• Experience with multicore programming and databases is a plus.

• Experience with building processes and deploying codes on cloud platforms is a plus.

• Knowledge of time series analysis techniques is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively create and deliver technical communications, including patent applications, presentations, papers, and reports.

• Ability to collaborate successfully with R&D co-workers.

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

• Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect

• Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

• Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit

For California only (as required by California's Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): The expected hourly rate for this position in our California officeis $30 - $38 an hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America's variable pay program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.