Technology Researcher

2 Hours ago • All levels • Public Relations • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The Technology Researcher at Sony Interactive Entertainment plays a crucial role in collaborating with venture companies and academia. Responsibilities include identifying technical challenges, exploring potential partnerships, conducting hands-on verification of technologies, supporting global communication with partners, creating strategic reports based on research findings, and ensuring alignment between research and project needs. This involves negotiating contracts, interpreting technical information, resolving complex issues, and collaborating effectively with diverse teams. The role requires strong leadership, self-learning, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of technology and its alignment with organizational goals
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Business-level Japanese (N1 or equivalent), willingness to communicate in English meetings
Good to have:
  • Technical management methodology knowledge
  • Technical strategy skills
  • Extensive knowledge of cutting-edge technologies
  • Technical work experience
  • Knowledge of Asian languages

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as 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 also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

 

■職務内容 / Job Description(Roles & Responsibilities)
主に、下記のような業務をご担当いただきます。
 
・研究関係者と緊密に連絡を取り合い、技術的な問題を明確にし、プロジェクト加速のために調査すべき技術を特定する。
・ステークホルダーのプロジェクト・ニーズに合致するベンチャー企業やアカデミアとの提携候補を探索・発掘を支援する。
・パートナーシップ候補技術のハンズオン検証をサポートし、プロジェクトニーズとの整合性を検証する。
・ステークホルダーを代表して、ベンチャー企業やアカデミアとのグローバルなコミュニケーションをサポートする。
・調査活動から得られた技術的知見を、戦略的な重要性を含むハイレベルな報告書にまとめ、チーム全体に広める。
・リサーチテーマとプロジェクトの整合性を定期的に見直し、必要に応じて研究テーマを修正・改善する。
・ステークホルダーからのフィードバックに基づき、研究活動のアウトプット/成果がプロジェクトのニーズに適切に合致していることを確認し、必要に応じて改善を行う。
・顧客との契約交渉において、契約を締結する。
・論文等の技術情報を理解し、それを相手にわかりやすい言葉で伝える。
・複雑な交渉において、問題解決能力を発揮し、最適な解決策を見出す。

■組織・職場紹介 / About team and organization
テクノロジーリサーチャーは、ベンチャー企業やアカデミアとのコラボレーションにおいて、技術的なフォーカスエリアに適合する有能な候補を発掘し、獲得するための主導的な役割を担います。
ベンチャーやアカデミアとのグローバルなコミュニケーションを主体的にリードし、候補技術の絞り込み、コラボレーション推進、ハンズオン評価などを研究ステークホルダと共に推進し、研究開発プロジェクトの加速に貢献します。
更には、リサーチ活動により得られた技術知見を、ハイレベルな戦略レポートとして発信し、グループ全体の技術戦略の推進にへの貢献も期待されます。

■求められるスキル・技術領域 / Skills and Qualifications
【必須(MUST)】
・工学分野、もしくは類似する分野における学士/修士(または独学で同等の経験を有する方)
・テクノロジー全体をよく理解し、最先端テクノロジーの強みが組織の目標にどのように合致するかを伝えることができる
 
【歓迎(WANT)】
・テクニカル・マネジメントの方法論と技術に関する十分な知識と柔軟な対応能力
・技術優位性の戦略的な議論のための技術戦略スキル
・最先端技術に関する幅広い知識と対応力
・技術職の経験
 
■求める人物像 / Personality
・強力なリーダーシップ
・自己学習能力
・日々進化する幅広い技術領域において、好奇心を持って学び続けることができること
・自己管理能力
・変化に柔軟に対応し、目標設定を柔軟に変更することができること
・高いコミュニケーション能力
・明確かつ効果的に意見を伝え、相手の意見を理解する能力
・研究プロジェクトに関わる幅広い人々と柔軟に協働する能力
・問題解決能力
・取引先との交渉中に発生する問題を迅速かつ適切に解決する能力
 
■語学力 / Language Skills
【英語】
・英語会議での発言などによるコミュニケーションに意欲的に取り組めること
(現時点での英語力よりも意欲を重視)
 
【日本語】
・ビジネスレベルの日本語力(日本語能力試験N1またはそれと同等以上)
 
【その他】
・アジア圏の言語能力があると尚可

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

 

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About The Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation, pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.


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