Staff Hardware Engineer

Sony Electronics Inc. islooking 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.

The Technology and Engineering Center of America (TEC-A) is seeking an eager and innovative Staff Hardware Engineer to join our experienced team! This is an on-site position based at Sony Electronics U.S. Headquarters in San Diego, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand and execute virtual production workflows:

• Pre-production: implement camera tracking systems; design virtual sets and VFX environments using tools such as Unreal Engine.
• Stage Setup: set up large LED walls; use camera tracking for dynamic background rendering according to camera perspective.
• Production: render virtual backgrounds in real-time using Unreal Engine or equivalent software.
• Postproduction: apply color grading and additional visual effects as required.

• Configure and manage a small virtual production system, including Unreal Engine, Camera tracking system, Cameras, LED wall with Controller (Megapixel, Brompton, Novastar)
• Provide technical support to existing and prospective clients in the use of display technologies, including LED walls, ProBravia displays, Projectors
• Assist with building, setting up, and calibrating large LED wall volumes.
• Troubleshoot video processing issues in SDI/HDMI/DisplayPort environments.
• Research emerging technologies related to displays, cameras, and video processing, along with associated peripheral equipment.
• Develop prototypes for displays and video processing for potential implementation into future Sony products.
• Collaborate across the industry to build relationships and ensure Sony products align with customer and market expectations and requirements.
• Address unanticipated market-related issues in a timely and appropriate manner, as dictated by customer circumstances.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience
• Experience with Unreal Engine for Virtual Production, including C++ development, real-time rendering and virtual production pipeline
• Familiarity with video walls and their operation
• Understanding of camera systems (video and still imaging)
• Experience with video processing, HDMI, DisplayPort, and basic display system block diagrams
• Solid understanding of picture quality and color systems
• Mechanical aptitude for setting up large display and camera tracking systems for virtual production
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and adapt to new technologies

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout for high-speed video systems
• Experience with Unreal Engine for Virtual Production, including Blueprint scripting, camera tracking and integration

Travel Requirement:

• Up to 25% of time, utilizing automobile, plane, and/or public transportation (includes ride-share)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to effectively operate a digital computer system (e.g., computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.) 70% of the time.
• Ability to compose written communications (e.g., emails, messages) and documents either via writing, typing, text-to-speech dictation or other methods.
• Ability to access, understand, and apply information from written or digital materials.
• Proficient in verbal communication and hearing (with or without hearing aid or other accommodation) to interact effectively in person, via voice or video calls or other device-based communication methods, or during in-person meetings.
• Sufficient visual acuity to meet specialized job requirements, with or without corrective lens.
• Ability to easily distinguish between different colors.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring a high degree of physical coordination, mobility, and balance, such as operating specialized equipment or climbing ladders. This may also involve activities such as bending, twisting, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, or squatting 10% of the time.
• Ability to perform tasks that require precise hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, such as assembly or repair work involving detailed manual manipulation.
• Ability to lift and carry items, with the weight and frequency varying based on the employees' job functions, with or without support gears and equipment.
• Ability to carry out job related physical activities for an extended period of time (e.g., working at a computer station, attending an off-site meeting, working with machinery, etc.)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000 annually.The actual base salary 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.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.

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 torace, 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. and Sony of Canada ULC.

Sony Electronics Inc. andSony of Canada Ltd. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email attalenthelp@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.