Senior research engineer – 3d graphics compression

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POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America seeks a Senior Research Engineer for its U.S. Research Center in San Jose, CA to drive research in 3D image processing, computer graphics, and 3D image compression by creating, validating, and optimizing algorithms for structure from motion, point clouds, meshes, and new representations (e.g., NeRF and Gaussian splats), delivering reproducible results and efficient solutions for product integration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure technical relevance by evaluating current and emerging 3D compression technologies.
• Deliver new 3D imaging concepts by taking them from initial design through product integration and market release.
• Validate capability and quality by performing feasibility studies and experimental evaluations.
• Deliver robust implementations by designing algorithm architectures and applying advanced engineering and mathematical principles.
• Achieve cross-platform performance targets by optimizing algorithm performance across a variety of platforms.
• Ensure consistent evaluation by defining test procedures and evaluation methodologies.
• Sustain high-quality algorithms and software applications by providing advanced technical expertise across design, development, and maintenance.
• Increase capability by writing code that improves or extends existing solutions.
• Restore reliability by diagnosing, debugging, and resolving complex application issues.
• Improve outcomes by developing new technical and domain expertise and applying it to products and research problems.
• Ensure reproducibility by documenting all phases of research and development.
• Secure intellectual property by drafting and filing invention disclosures and collaborating with patent attorneys.
• Influence international standards by contributing technical proposals and participating in standards meetings.
• Disseminate results by drafting professional articles for technical journals as required.

Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• PhD (or MS with a minimum of 3 years of related experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in multi-view imaging, 3D image processing, 3D image compression and computer graphics (e.g., publications, patents, open-source contributions, or shipped features).
• Research experience in point cloud, mesh, and/or Gaussian splats reconstruction and compression (e.g., peer-reviewed work, prototypes, or standards-related experimentation).
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python (e.g., production-quality code, performance profiling/optimization, and reproducible experimentation).
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow and/or PyTorch (e.g., experimentation, training/inference pipelines, or integrating learned components).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (e.g., clear technical writing, conference or internal talks, and cross-functional collaboration).
• Proficiency in Linux-based development environments.

Work Arrangement

Remote work can be considered after an extensive period of on-site training and may require monthly business trips to the head office. 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
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• 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 resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $160,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 10%. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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Purpose

Fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.

Values

• Dreams & Curiosity - Pioneer the future with dreams and curiosity.
• Diversity - Pursue the creation of the very best by harnessing diversity and varying viewpoints.
• Integrity & Sincerity - Earn the trust for the Sony brand through ethical and responsible conduct.
• Sustainability - Fulfill our stakeholder responsibilities through disciplined business practices.