Senior Research Engineer – 3D Graphics Compression

Sony•San Jose, CA

9d•$150,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Benefits

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
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)