Senior Software Engineer

Sony Playstation; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 193,300 - 289,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sony Playstation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in San Mateo, CA, to lead rapid prototyping in computer graphics, computer vision, and machine learning. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and significant R&D experience in human modeling and simulation.

In addition to competitive pay, this role offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, a 401(k), and employee discounts. Candidates may benefit from a bonus package as well.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in R&D of human modeling and simulation systems.
• Experience in applying CV and ML techniques.
• Familiarity with modern graphics pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid prototyping of PoC research initiatives in computer graphics.
• Evaluate feasibility of emerging algorithms for production deployment.
• Develop 3D content for assets generation.

Skills

3D Animation Tools

Machine Learning Frameworks

Computer Graphics Techniques

Computer Vision Technologies

OpenGL

Vulkan

Unreal Engine

Maya

Blender

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA

Role Overview

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Software Engineer in San Mateo, CA to lead rapid prototyping of proof‑of‑concept (PoC) research initiatives in computer graphics, computer vision, and machine learning to evaluate feasibility of emerging algorithms for production deployment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent and three (3) years of experience working on R&D of human modeling and simulation systems for hardware design and machine learning (ML) algorithm optimization; performing camera and image sensor simulations to enable computer vision (CV) and ML applications; applying CV AI and ML techniques, including object detection, tracking, and recognition to address internal downstream tasks, including face related tracking for VR/AR headset hardware; utilizing modern computer graphics pipelines and frameworks, including OpenGL, Vulkan and DirectX to contribute to data generation projects; employing computer graphics simulation technologies focused on human modeling, including hair, muscle, and skin deformation to simulate/generate hyper realistic assets; utilizing 3D animation tools and middleware game engines, including Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity to develop 3D CCD content for assets generation; using machine learning frameworks, including TensorFlow and PyTorch for system design and data processing; and applying AR/VR development techniques to create immersive graphics experiences.
• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

Benefits

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top‑tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products. This role may also be eligible for a bonus package.

Estimated base pay range: $193,300 – $289,900 per year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.