Software Engineer

Join the Sony family and shape how image sensors enable new applications through innovative designs. You will have an exciting position to implement and develop unique algorithms for novel vision systems in Sony Semiconductor Solutions, the world-leading image sensor company. You will be exposed to an impactful and diverse set of applications such as AR/VR headsets, mobile devices, automation, and much more.
Our team, acquired in 2019 by Sony, strives to keep alive our startup culture of curiosity and high engagement. We value a diverse work culture that promotes the expression of differing opinions and values diverse personalities and backgrounds. This is crucial for asking the right questions to find the best and simplest solutions.
With you on our team, we will live up to the Sony mission to “fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.”

You will:

• Work as part of the computer vision team to develop high-level algorithms and then translate them into optimized embedded SW
• Optimize AI-powered image processing algorithms on mobile embedded HW, including NPU, VPU, GPU, CPU
• Work with novel sensors developed by our image sensor engineers
• Use and build tools for profiling, reviewing, and validating algorithm outputs
• Develop software models of embedded HW operations to guide algorithm development
• Coordinate developments within a multi-cultural work environment that spans engineering sites from Japan, Europe, and North America across the Sony Group organization

You should have:

• MSc or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, … or surprise us with a background that we did not think of yet!
• Experience implementing custom or user-defined operations in deployment frameworks (e.g., TFLite custom ops, ONNX Runtime extensions, or user-defined layers in SNPE) for mobile HW
• Basic knowledge of computer vision algorithms
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python
• Confident communication skills and fluency in English
• Curiosity to actively learn and ask questions

You can set yourself apart if you have any of the following:

• Knowledge of common computer vision AI models
• Knowledge of model quantization, pruning, and compression techniques for mobile deployment
• Experience with performance profiling tools for mobile application processors
• Understanding of the DSP architecture concepts (e.g., instruction set, pipeline structure, memory hierarchy, SIMD)
• Familiarity with popular DSP architectures (e.g. Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, MediaTek NPU)
• Knowledge of modern software development methodologies and principles, such as CI/CD, containers, SOLID, etc.
• Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL

The position is within the Sony Advanced Visual Sensing (AVS) group which is an R&D center of Sony Semiconductor Solutions based in Zurich, Switzerland and a former spin-off of the University of Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). We develop novel computer vision algorithms, vision sensors and sensing systems based on our world-leading sensing expertise, including event-based cameras, CMOS cameras, and more. We’re a small, flexible, and motivated team where everybody can talk to everybody and give inputs on any topic at any time. The team continues to actively reshape itself and everybody can have a big influence not only on technical topics but also on our culture and the way we work. We strive to give people the space to learn new things and develop themselves. We value and empower the individual to empower us!

Sony Semiconductor Solutions (sony-semicon.com) is the world market leader in image sensors, and it is very likely that you knowingly or unknowingly already take your photos with a Sony image sensor. Sony is using its advanced technology to conquer new fields and markets. If you join us, you will be at the forefront of these activities. We are proud to have been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies multiple years in a row.

If this sounds like your next adventure, we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Your new office

Schlieren – Zürich Technology Centre (ZTC)

Surrounded by Swiss Alps, the Schlieren office is at the doorstep of Zurich, which is consistently voted in top three best cities to live. The city benefits from a very rich ecosystem where prestigious universities, research institutes, companies and organizations collaborate for the development and design of next generation technologies. Our office is very well connected with public transports (train, tram, bus) and located in a very modern and bright building. We have several enjoyable break rooms as well as a terrace which we use for regular social team events or as a casual working area. Our team is unique and international, representing engineering and sales/marketing functions, which creates this unique and passionate Sony Swiss DNA.

Equal Opportunity

Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe

Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at AccommodationRequest@eu.sony.com or by mail to: Sony Europe Limited, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.

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