Sr. Research Engineer – AI/ML Image Processing & Computational Photography
Company: Sony
Location: San Jose
Salary: $150k - $165k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-09-16
About this role
Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: [www.sony.com/en](http://www.sony.com/en).
Department Overview
At the Sony Corporation of America US R&D Laboratory, we transform bold ideas into extraordinary realities. Our engineers and scientists push boundaries through creativity and innovation to investigate emerging ideas, build prototypes, and advance solutions that reflect Sony’s high standards for quality, performance, and design. Through this work we strive to evoke Kando—the profound sense of excitement and satisfaction that comes from encountering something truly exceptional.
Position Summary
Sony Corporation of America currently has an opening for a Senior Research Engineer in our U.S. R&D Laboratory located in San Jose, CA, Culver City, CA, or as a remote employee. This position is responsible for researching and developing novel AI/ML-based image processing, computational photography, and computer vision algorithms for Sony’s next-generation imaging products.
In this role, you will apply advanced engineering and mathematical principles to develop core technologies that power Sony's digital imaging products. You will tackle problems of diverse scope, exercising strong judgment in selecting methods and techniques to reach solutions. You will take concepts from initial research through product integration, collaborating with product development and engineering teams to uphold the high standards that define So...