About the Role
This role focuses on research and development of large-scale data generation and processing infrastructure using game engines to support machine learning-based image quality enhancement and video processing research. The candidate will work across Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, and Machine Learning domains to develop data generation environments, processing pipelines, and data quality validation workflows.
Responsibilities
- Generate image and video datasets for machine learning using game engines such as Unreal Engine
- Collaborate with domestic and international outsourcing partners on game engine modifications and issue resolution
- Process and preprocess generated data to construct machine learning-ready datasets
- Develop data processing and automation tools using Python
- Validate generated datasets and perform basic training verification using frameworks such as PyTorch
- Design and optimize data management and transfer workflows utilizing AWS S3, Box, Dropbox, etc.
- Design and optimize image/video compression methods and file formats
- Contribute to machine learning algorithm development, evaluation, and improvement (depending on skills and experience)
Requirements
- Development experience using Python
- Practical experience in image/video data processing
- Experience constructing datasets or generating data for machine learning
- Experience using machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch
- Basic knowledge of Computer Vision
- Experience building data processing pipelines
- Experience with team-based development using Git or similar tools
- Technical communication skills in both Japanese and English
- Ability to conduct technical discussions, specification alignment, and issue investigation with domestic and international partners
- Ability to read and write technical documents, issues, and specifications in English
Skills
- Python
- Image/video data processing
- Machine learning dataset construction/generation
- PyTorch
- Computer Vision
- Data processing pipelines
- Team-based development (Git)
- Unreal Engine
- Computer Graphics
- Rendering Pipelines
- Cloud storage
- Cloud service APIs
- Large-scale dataset management
- Technical communication (Japanese/English)
- Linux environments
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
- Senior
About the Company
- PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
- PlayStation strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
- The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Equal Opportunity
- Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
- We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
- PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
