Job Description

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

San Diego (Onsite Only) / BXD Intern

Sony Electronics, Inc. looks for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. Sony’s Business Exploration and Development (BXD) team is passionate about creating new technology, products, services, and solutions through our R&D initiatives. We’re looking for imaginative dreamers, passionate about shaping disruptive industries and contributing game-changing ideas. We are looking for a candidate who is excited to push the boundaries of technical feasibility to cultivate meaningful experiences. You are not afraid to dive deep into emerging technologies, alternative business models and innovative design to formulate ideas on how to drive new and exciting products forward.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Engineering with R&D initiatives related to Volumetric Capture
• Dive deep with technical leads, engineers, and QA to understand complex concepts spanning a wide range of technologies
• Support Engineering in researching, testing and documenting advancements in HW and SW; analyze robustness and reliability
• Support Product in creating presentations and roadmaps
• Create media assets, including but not limited to promotional videos

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Fine Arts, Product Design or similar
• Video editing and CAD/3D design experience; Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D
• Experience in 3D Rendering such as Cycles or Octane Render
• Experience creating technical product assets, such as presentations and roadmaps
• Exceptional communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience prototyping
• Experience with Unity and/or Unreal
• Experience with Houdini, Maya and/or other 3D modeling software
• Experience creating VR/AR/Mixed Reality platforms
• Programming experience, specifically Python, JavaScript, JS Frameworks using React, Node applications
• Experience building complex, user-focused products and/or amazing experiences
• Affinity for metrics and data-driven decision making
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet
• Experience with Aha! or similar roadmap software
• Interest in and passion for photography/filmmaking

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $17.00 to $26.00. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base wage offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics, Inc.

Sony Electronics, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at talenthelp@am.sony.com, or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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