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For those interested in either full-time or internship opportunities, please apply to only ONE position that best suits your background and experiences.

Please also note the following points and benefits regarding our opportunities based in Japan:

  • Japanese language skills are NOT required, as your work will be conducted in English. However, willingness to learn Japanese may widen opportunities and/or expedite career advancement.
  • For internships, in addition to the daily allowance you will receive, we cover round trip flights, travel insurance, visas, commuting fees, and accommodation expenses as part of our support package.
  • For full-time roles, in addition to your compensation and benefits package, we cover onboarding expenses such as your flight to Japan, shipment of your belongings to Japan, visas, commuting fees, and more!

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Senior Research Engineer for Speech/Audio Signal Processing

Tokyo, Japan; Full-Time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Sony Group Corporation has an opening for a full-time Senior Research Engineer in AI/ML for speech synthesis and recognition in one of our R&D laboratories. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for research and development in the areas of speech synthesis and recognition with an emphasis on state-of-the-art AI/ML technologies, to be implemented into new Sony products and services.

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Software and Hardware Engineer for Robotics Platform

Tokyo, Japan; Full-Time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We are developing the `Robotics Platform` which will support the development of next-generation products and services associated with robots that will be able to move and act intelligently in the real world. In addition to platform development, we are creating a reference system for robots (from hardware to application software) to be used and applied in various contexts such as entertainment, factories, and human collaboration.
Please see the explanation of our Robotics Platform in greater detail below:
Sony Group Portal - R&D Activities | Robotics Platform
We seek software engineers who can enhance navigation and manipulation functions, which are both characteristics of our Robotics Platform.
Let's work together to accelerate the development of our Robotics Platform!

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Machine Learning Researcher (Deep Generative Models)

Tokyo, Japan; Full-time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Our focus is to develop groundbreaking tools and services through the application of AI to data science. On our team, you will gain hands-on experience with exploratory and challenging projects, ranging from research and development to the development of new services using research results.
As such, you will be involved in research and development aimed at automating creative work with deep generative models. In this project, we aspire to enhance human creative work, including, but not limited to, the creation and/or improvement of websites, promotional materials, white papers, and entertainment contents.

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Machine Learning Researcher (Reinforcement Learning)

Tokyo, Japan; Full-time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We aim to develop groundbreaking tools and services through the application of AI to data science. On our team, you will gain hands-on experience with exploratory and challenging projects, ranging from research and development to the development of new services using research results.
As such, you will be responsible for the research and development of reinforcement learning algorithms in a project that focuses on the application of reinforcement learning to the learning of business activities (marketing, promotion, development, customer service, etc.), as well as the implementation of developed algorithms for those systems.

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Software Engineer, Privacy Preserving Technology

Tokyo, Japan; Full-Time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We are developing privacy preserving technologies that allow for the perfect balance between privacy and data utilization. As such, we focus on applied cryptography (e.g. zero knowledge proofs, multi-party computations, homomorphic encryption, etc.) and privacy preserving machine learning (e.g. federated learning, differential privacy, etc.).
By collaborating with teams throughout Sony working in mobility, new Web3 businesses in music, and financial services, there are many opportunities to develop unique technologies with real-world applications. We are therefore seeking a Software Engineer with experience and expertise in privacy preserving techniques and technologies to innovate with us and push our work forward.

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Researcher / Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Tokyo, Japan; Full-time

Our team is building a wide range of natural language processing technologies to create engaging AI character conversations in games/the metaverse, develop AI-assisted writing, and analyze content such as movies, music, games, finance, medicine, and so forth.
You will work on advanced research in natural language processing. Your main task will be the research and development of dialog generation for characters intended to give enjoyable, contextual, and natural responses, as if they have human-like emotions and preferences. We expect to utilize this technology in games, the metaverse, and other Web services to allow users to enjoy conversations and receive relevant information.

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Researcher / Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Multimodal Machine Learning

Tokyo, Japan; Full-time

Technologies like generative AI have the potential to transform the lifestyles of consumers and the workflows of professional creators. Sony R&D is developing large-scale generative AI technologies for content generation and restoration. This is called Sony generative AI, and is broken down into three categories: diffusion-based models, stochastic vector quantization techniques, and visual-and-language pre-training. Sony generative AI is expected to become an integral part of the music, film, and gaming industries in the years ahead. We at Sony R&D would like to make the most out of our unique opportunity to work directly with world-leading entertainment groups within those industries. Demonstrations of media generation and restoration are available at CreativeAI: Demos and Papers | Sony Group Corporation.
Our team is building a wide range of natural language processing technologies, deep generative AI, and vision-language pre-training. You will work on advanced research on natural language processing and deep learning (e.g., vision-language pre-training, deep generative models for discrete data).

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Machine Learning Researcher (Foundation Models)

Tokyo, Japan; Full-time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Our team aims to build foundational and generalized AI models capable of automating the application of AI and data science to realize solutions to real-world issues that would otherwise require significant manpower to achieve.
On our team, you will gain hands-on experience with exploratory and challenging projects, ranging from research and development to the practical implementation of findings.
You will be responsible for research and development in terms of expanding foundational models to enable the creation of more generalized AI capable of automating a significant portion of the work that would be involved in the applying solutions grounded in AI and data science to real world issues.
More specifically, you will identify and eliminate automation bottlenecks in our existing foundation models by working on architecture, learning schemes, and modals.
The ultimate goal is to develop tools and services out of these foundation models.

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Business Solution Architect - Connectivity

Tokyo, Japan; Full-Time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
As a Business Solution Architect, you will lead partnerships to craft solutions for advanced, intelligent, and agile connectivity technology including, but not limited to, 5G.
Our team is responsible for applying connectivity to various products and services within Sony Group to create and launch new businesses. We are looking for a solution partnership professional that will work internally with our talented engineering teams, business units, and sales teams, as well as externally with our global partners to drive business development, architect new solutions, find new routes to market, and support new partner acquisitions for Sony's public and private 5G endeavors. As such, this role involves pitching business ideas to external partners, defining the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), executing proof of concept(s), and planning showcases at trade shows and exhibitions.

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Research Engineer for Speech / Audio Signal Processing

Tokyo, Japan; Internship

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Sony Group Corporation has an opening for a Research Engineer Intern in AI/ML for speech synthesis and recognition in one of our R&D laboratories. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for research and development in the areas of speech synthesis and recognition with an emphasis on state-of-the-art AI/ML technologies, to be implemented into new Sony products and services.

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Software and Hardware Engineer for Robotics Platform

Tokyo, Japan; Internship

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We are developing the `Robotics Platform` which will support the development of next-generation products and services associated with robots that will be able to move and act intelligently in the real world. In addition to platform development, we are creating a reference system for robots (from hardware to application software) to be used and applied in various contexts such as entertainment, factories, and human collaboration.
Please see the explanation of our Robotics Platform in greater detail below: Sony Group Portal - R&D Activities | Robotics Platform
We seek software engineer interns who can enhance navigation and manipulation functions, which are both characteristics of our Robotics Platform. Let's work together to accelerate the development of our Robotics Platform!

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Machine Learning Researcher (Deep Generative Models)

Tokyo, Japan; Internship

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
You will be involved in research and development aimed at automating creative work with deep generative models. In this project, we aspire to enhance human creative work, including, but not limited to, the creation and/or improvement of websites, promotional materials, white papers, and entertainment contents.

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Software Engineer (Software Development Environment/Automated Software Engineering)

Tokyo, Japan; Full-Time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
In recent years, software development has become increasingly important at Sony. As such, the mission of our team is to improve the productivity and quality of Sony’s software through the research and development of software engineering techniques.
We are creating advanced software development environments and techniques utilized throughout Sony to support the development of a wide range of software, from embedded systems to web services, such as AI camera-driven sensing solutions and metaverse services for fan engagement.
On our team, you will contribute to the development of cloud CI/CD infrastructure and/or advanced techniques for efficient software testing, including automated test code generation, fuzzing, and bug localization.

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XR System Engineer

Tokyo, Japan; Full-Time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We, the XR System Technology Development Department, are a division of the Technology Development Laboratories located in Tokyo, Japan. Our mission is to spearhead the development of XR (Extended Reality) core technologies and pave the way for launching new XR business ventures.
At our department, we focus on three key areas that serve as the foundation for XR technology advancements:
a) Developing System Technology for Downsizing and Lightening HMDs and Naked-Eye 3D Displays:
We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of XR hardware by developing cutting-edge system technologies that enable the downsizing and lightening of Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs) and naked-eye 3D displays. Our goal is to enhance user comfort and mobility while delivering immersive XR experiences.
b) Developing Sensing/Rendering/Simulation Technologies for Seamlessly Presenting Mixed-Reality Worlds:
Creating seamless mixed-reality experiences is a critical aspect of XR technology. To achieve this, we focus on the development of advanced sensing, rendering, and simulation technologies. By leveraging state-of-the-art techniques, we aim to bridge the gap between the physical and virtual worlds, ensuring a smooth and natural integration of the two.
c) Developing XR (AR/VR) Content Creation Technology Assisted by AI:
The creation of compelling XR content is crucial for captivating user experiences. To achieve this, we harness the power of AI technology in the development of XR content creation tools. By leveraging AI algorithms, we empower creators to generate immersive and interactive XR content, pushing the boundaries of creativity and engagement.
As an XR System Engineer, you will play a crucial role in advancing the field of human-computer interaction by contributing to the development of XR core technologies. This position requires a comprehensive engineering skill set, encompassing both hardware and software domains. On the hardware side, you will work on mechanical, electronic, and optical designs. On the software side, your expertise will span across various areas, including computer vision, real-time 3D graphics, physics and motion planning used in game engines, parallel algorithms applicable to GPU or FPGA, video/audio codecs, real-time operating systems, wired and wireless networking, machine learning, and more.
Your expertise in a specific technology area, coupled with your curiosity for various related technologies, will be essential in driving our innovation forward. We encourage you to propose and develop new research themes that combine your expertise with Sony's unique hardware, such as CMOS image sensors.
Join us in shaping the future of XR technology and redefining the way we interact with computers. Together, we can push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of XR. If you are passionate about XR technology, have a strong engineering background, and thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an XR System Engineer.

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Software Engineer (Software Development Environment/Automated Software Engineering)

Tokyo, Japan; Internship

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
In recent years, software development has become increasingly important at Sony. As such, the mission of our team is to improve the productivity and quality of Sony’s software through the research and development of software engineering techniques.
We are creating advanced software development environments and techniques utilized throughout Sony to support the development of a wide range of software, from embedded systems to web services, such as AI camera-driven sensing solutions and metaverse services for fan engagement.
On our team, you will contribute to the development of cloud CI/CD infrastructure and/or advanced techniques for efficient software testing, including automated test code generation, fuzzing, and bug localization.

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Research Engineer (Machine Learning)

Tokyo, Japan; Full-Time

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Our focus is to develop groundbreaking tools and services by applying AI to data science. As such, our team works on exploratory and challenging projects, from research and development to the innovation of new services through the utilization of our research results.
The primary focus of your role will be to accelerate research in the exploration of new AI applications for data science in collaboration with research scientists and software engineers. You will therefore be involved in software development for research experiments and in prototyping for the exploration of potential new applications of our research findings.

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