Staff Applied Research Engineer – Advanced capture system architect and Photo-real 3D Content Creation R&D Engineer/Producer

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Sony Corporation of America currently has an opening for Staff Applied Research Engineer in our U.S. Research Center located in Culver City, CA. This position is responsible for leading technical efforts on developing multi-camera human capturing hardware/software system and producing photo-real 3D content together with algorithm research teams, for Sony’s future business and services. Responsibilities include not only driving technical requirements of a novel camera system but also a close collaboration with research scientist teams to analyze and validate complex algorithms of 3D reconstruction, modeling and visualization efficiently. Finally, you will be responsible for invention disclosures, working with patent attorneys to secure intellectual property. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Lead in 1) hardware/software architecture and prototype delivery of multi-camera human capturing system and 2) production of advanced photo-real 3D content by operating Sony proprietary R&D capture systems. 

• Document all phases of research and development. 

• Oversee submission of intellectual property. 

• Travel to visit project counterparts and university collaborators. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION 

Your qualifications and experience should include:  

• M.S. Degree in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related scientific field, is required. Ph.D. is highly preferred. 

• 5+ years of hands on engineering experience, preferably in Computer Vision (multi-view 3D reconstruction, video processing), and Computer Graphics (3D modeling, 3D animation). 

• Familiarity to photo-real CG content creation workflow in Game, Film or other entertainment industry. 

• Programming skills in C/C++, Matlab, Python are desired. 

• Excellent communication skills are required. 

• Research work and publications in related areas are highly preferred.

• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, or related CG platforms is preferred. 

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA. 

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”. 

Benefits:    

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.   

 What we offer you: 

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits 

• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs   

• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children  

• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance  

• Short-term & long-term disability plans   

• Paid parental and caregiver leave   

• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match which vests immediately  

• Education assistance and student loan programs    

Other Programs:  

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs) 

• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)   

• Matching gift program   

• A wide variety of employee business r