Sony

Sony Europe B.V., headquartered in the UK, is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

We drive Sony’s leading Entertainment, Technology & Services business for consumer and professional markets, as well as Imaging & Sensing Solutions business, across Europe. Throughout all our fields including AI, biotech, or software solutions, from R&D and engineering, design, to sales, marketing, distribution and customer service, we work to deliver Sony’s purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

We believe our employees are the driving force of our business and recognize that each and every one of us is original and different. Sony is a place where our unique individuals are empowered to express their creativity, share their curiosity, and to grow their passions. Be part of an ambitious global company with the power and reach to touch people’s everyday lives. Together, let’s make the world say wow.

Life at Sony

We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sony’s purpose – ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.

We are Sony Europe.

Our people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.

With offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.

Bring your passion, creativity and ambitions to Sony Europe.

Semiconductor Solutions, Imaging & Sensing – Integrated Circuit (IC) Design

What we are doing: Sony Semiconductor Solutions has the world’s largest share of the image sensor market and boasts a lineup of high-performance image sensors tailored to a diverse range of needs in a broad range of fields from those for industrial use, to sensors used in consumer cameras, as well as those for automotive and mobile applications. As a leading company in image sensors, the Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group provides the advanced high-quality products through integrated operations from product planning to development, design, production, and Sales. In Europe, we have three main R&D IC Design Center with the ambitious mission to develop the next generation CMOS image sensors. We are expected to bring disruptive creativity and innovation through the creation of a “dream team” of highly skilled design engineers.

Locations:  Oslo, Norway; Trento, Italy; and Zurich, Switzerland

Desired Skills: We appreciate our candidates that have experience in Integrated Circuit (IC), or Silicon or related industry, and familiarity within 1 of the following fields / area:

  • experience with digital design flow, including: RTL coding/simulation (Verilog/SystemVerilog/UVM), synthesis, static timing analysis, formality, CDC/DFT checks, and synthesis constraints;
  • experience in analogue circuit design and layout, simulation, and physical verification using EDA tools from vendors such as Cadence, Synopsys, etc.;
  • experience with Machine Learning and/or Deep Learning algorithms, simulators and rendering engines, knowledge of 3D simulation techniques and solvers such as finite-element method, neural surrogate, method of moments, lumped model, etc.

Most Common Roles: Analog IC Design Engineer, Digital IC Design & Verification Engineer, Functional Safety Engineer, Application Engineer, CAD Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Modelling Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, etc.

Semiconductor Solutions, Imaging & Sensing - System Solution Engineering

What we are doing: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) is the global leader in image sensors. We provide advanced imaging technologies that bring greater experiences to people’s lives. SSS also works to develop and bring to market new kinds of sensing technologies with the aim of offering various solutions that will take the visual, sensing and recognition capabilities of both human and machines to greater heights. Our System Solutions business unit recently launched the world’s first Intelligent Vision Sensor with edge AI processing capabilities that will pave way for new disruptive applications.

Locations: Rome and Milan, Italy; Basingstoke, UK

Desired Skills: You have a strong academic background demonstrating in-depth understanding of the fundamentals and theories of Computer Vision (CV) and Artificial Intelligence, i.e., image signal processing, feature extraction, pattern recognition, classification, deep neural networks. You have hands-on experience of classical image processing techniques for feature extraction in Python, or MatLab or C/C++. You also have experience of applying CV and AI algorithms over a range of use cases (object detection and tracking). You are versed in the use of TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite and/or PyTorch for the implementation of machine learning algorithms and have applied your skills for at least 2 years. It would be highly beneficial, if you are also experienced in the deployment of CV and AI algorithms onto embedded platforms.

Most Common Roles: Software Embedded Engineer, AI Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, Algorithm Engineer, etc.

Sony AI

What we are doing: As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Sony AI was established in April 2020 to accelerate the fundamental research and development of AI and enhance human imagination and creativity, particularly in the realm of entertainment. We believe in AI that empowers the imagination and creativity of artists, makers, and creators around the world. Our aim is to advance AI so that it augments – and works in harmony with – humans to benefit society. We are pursuing our mission in partnership with those who have big dreams and are excited to embark on a grand challenge with us.

Locations: Zurich, Switzerland; Barcelona, Spain; Paris, France

Desired Skills:  Machine Learning, Reinforced Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, Robotics, Mechatronics, AI Ethics, Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow.

Most Common Roles: AI Engineer, Research Scientist, Data Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Software Engineer

Software Centre

Who we are: Our vision for Sony in Lund, Sweden is to be a place where technology, creativity and boldness create a better future – for Sony, our customers and society. In Lund we mainly work with Research, specializing in 5G, 6G & IoT; Software Development for Sony products such as Xperia smartphones and Bravia TVs; New Business, e.g., the Sony Startup Acceleration Program Europe; and Design. In Lund office, you will partner many other businesses and be able to develop new skills and challenge new adventures.

Locations:  Lund, Sweden

Desired Skills:  We value different types of experience in the following 3 fields / areas:

  • Software Developers with good knowledge of programming languages such as JAVA and Kotlin in Android environment, the ability to learn new technology quickly, and the ability to work in a team environment. Ultimately, a top-class Software Developer provides valuable support to the design team while continually improving their coding and design skills.
  • While, within Telco Industry, you have worked with network technology like GERAN, UTRAN, 5G and LTE. IMS, SIP, VOLTE and VoWifi, or have been getting experience in connectivity, IoT, radio and other domain.
  • In addition, we are also exploring the Metaverse and the Virtual Reality and are eager to recruit young Developers and Programmers with experience with Unity or Unreal Engine.

Most Common Roles: Software Engineer, Java Engineer, Radio Access Engineer, Network Engineer, Frontend Engineer, Web Developer, etc.

Brussels Research Lab

What we are doing: BRL is a wholly owned by Sony Corporation research and development group famed for the world-class expertise on security and forward-looking thinking on emerging technologies. We strongly believe that Sony has a responsibility to protect and empower its trusted customers. Our team of penetration testers is working hard to ensure that our consumers can use Sony’s products and services with a peace of mind knowing that they are in safe hands. Another team of defensive security experts is venturing in to the future and for example developing novel methods for safeguarding artificial intelligence’s decision making process from abuse.

As the online world is slowly moving towards decentralized Web3, we are taking actions to ensure that Sony is ready for this disruption. In preparation we are developing technologies for safe digital and crypto asset management across services. We are also exploring new means for more privacy preserving personal data management, and experimenting how online communities could thrive using decentralized technologies.

Locations:  Brussels, Belgium

Desired Skills:  Data Analysis, Deep Neural Networks, Machine / Deep Learning, cyber security, penetration testing, fraud detection, blockchain and privacy preserving technologies

Most Common Roles: Data Scientist, Security Researcher, Blockchain Developer.

Home Entertainment & Sound Europe

What we are doing: Home Entertainment & Sound Europe are a team of hardware and software engineers, who focus on our product capability, compatibility, quality, development, and enhancement, for current and future products. Based in Basingstoke, UK, our team works to ensure Sony’s products are ready for the EU market, and address important issues including accessibility, design, and future readiness.

Locations:  Basingstoke, UK

Desired Skills:  Software Engineering, Python, Java, Android, C, Wireshark, Android, electronics/product design

Most Common Roles: Software Developer in Test, Broadcast Engineer, Quality Engineer

Research & Development Lab

What we are doing:  Sony is one of the most innovative companies in the world and drives the development of technology in a global network of research institutions ahead. The Stuttgart Technology Center (STC) was founded in 1989, and our Stuttgart Laboratory 1 (SL1) is a home for important research and development, conducting research in the areas of Computational Imaging, Perception Systems, RF Communications, Artificial Intelligence and Speech & Sound Processing.

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Desired Skills:  Deep Neural Networks, Machine / Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Computational Photography

Most Common Roles: Research Scientist, Engineer