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Sony Electronics · 18 hours ago

Staff Research Engineer – Computer Graphics, Next Generation AI/ML Animation R&D

Culver City

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

4+ years exp

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation. They are seeking a Staff Research Engineer to lead the development of AI/ML based animation core technologies and produce Next Gen. photo-real 3D CG animation content for Sony’s future business and services.

Consumer Electronics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Technical Lead in fundamental theories, principles and algorithm development in the field of AI/ML 3D CG animation and visualization based on scientific survey, analysis, benchmark and validation

Actively engage in project’s new initiatives and strategy. Support, propose and contribute to project plan for new business creation

Document all phases of research and development

Oversee submission of intellectual property

Travel to visit project collaborators in oversea

Qualification

AI/ML animation algorithms3D Computer GraphicsPhD in Computer ScienceUnreal EngineMayaPublication recordIndustry experienceCommunication

Required

PhD in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or related scientific field, is required

Solid publication record in AI/ML based 3D CG animation algorithm research, particularly in the field of facial animation, hair or garment modeling/simulation

4+ years of industry experience, preferably in 3D Computer Graphics

Excellent communication skills are required

Highly proficient with Unreal Engine (MetaHuman), Maya, or related CG platforms

All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA

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

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

Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules

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)

Annual incentive bonus