Jobs at Sony Music Entertainment US

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Sony Music Entertainment US, part of the Sony Group, is a leading global music company that blends creative artistry with cutting‑edge technology. The company powers streaming, digital rights management, and data analytics platforms for artists and labels worldwide, making it a hub for software engineers, data scientists, and product managers who build music‑centric tech solutions.

Current openings span software engineering (frontend, backend, mobile), data engineering, machine learning, product management, user experience design, cloud operations, and DevOps. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, a collaborative culture that rewards experimentation, and opportunities to work on high‑impact projects such as the next‑generation recommendation engine or real‑time royalty‑tracking system.

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Administrative Assistant, Physical Production

Company: Sony Pictures Animation

Location: Culver City

Posted Mar 05, 2024

Sony Pictures Animation is looking for an experienced executive assistant to support the Senior Vice President of Production and Operating Strategy. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in an executive assistant role, preferably in an artistic environment. They should be highly organized, proactive, and collaborative, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Expert Facial Animator

Company: That's No Moon Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 05, 2024

That's No Moon is an independent studio seeking an Expert Facial Animator for a AAA title. The role involves creating high-quality, realistic facial animations, collaborating with various departments, and leading and mentoring animators. The ideal candidate should have proven lead experience, expert knowledge of FACS and facial anatomy, and a passion for making games. The estimated base pay range is $150k - $195k, and the studio offers competitive benefits. That's No Moon is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Environment Artist, Cinematics (Project Hire)

Company: That's No Moon Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 06, 2024

That's No Moon, an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers, is seeking a Senior Environment Artist (Cinematics). The role involves creating realistic natural worlds through environmental storytelling, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to the definition, creation, and execution of modeling and world-building for AAA content. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of scene composition, cinematography, and editing, along with modeling skills in packages like Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, or ZBrush. They should also be a proactive communicator, self-motivated, and able to work well in a multi-discipline team environment. The position is a temporary 'Project Hire' with a base pay range of $115,000 - $145,000, and offers competitive benefits.

Narrative Gameplay Animator (Project Hire)

Company: That's No Moon Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 06, 2024

That's No Moon is seeking a Narrative Gameplay Animator for a AAA title. The role involves creating high-quality, narrative-driven animations using Unreal Engine 5, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring animations are functional, fluid, and seamlessly integrated with cinematics and gameplay. The ideal candidate should have proven experience with motion capture data and hand-key animation, working knowledge of Unreal Engine, and a strong understanding of animation principles. The position is a temporary 'Project Hire' with a base pay range of $87k - $110k, and offers competitive benefits. That's No Moon is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Cinematic Animator (Project Hire)

Company: That's No Moon Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 05, 2024

<div> <p>Thats No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and gamemakers who believe in the power of narrativedriven experiences With a diverse team of talented developers from some of the top game studios in the world Naughty Dog Infinity Ward Bungie our shared vision is to create the future of AAA experiences with a culture of creativity collaboration and responsible production practices Our passionate team of developers help shape our studio our projects and our future<p> <div> <p><span datacontrast=auto>We are looking for a Senior Cinematic Animator with a passion and drive for creating incredible animation for a AAA title This person will collaborate with other departments in helping develop workflows tools and processes used by animators To work closely with <span><span datacontrast=none><span dataccpchar= dataccpcharstyledefn= objectid= paragraph= font=>Lead Animator Camera Layout Design Tech <span><span dataccpchar=>Art<span><span dataccpchar=> and Stage<span><span dataccpchar=> Animate<span><span><span datacontrast=auto> characters that are story driven have emotional depth and clarity Align with the goal of delivering compelling cinematics of the highest level<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><span datacontrast=none><span dataccppara=>Responsibilities <span><span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <ul><li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=1 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Create and integrate AAA quality cinematic animations that reflect game design and story goals <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=2 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Collaborate with engineers designers and tech artists to assist in developing tools and workflow<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=3 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Use motion capture effectively and handkey appropriately <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=4 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Collaborate with other departments to ensure cinematics and gameplay are cohesive <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=5 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Work at the highest level technically and aesthetically<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=6 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Ensure that character performances are believable and reflect story moments with clarity and intention <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=7 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Be proactive with troubleshooting any animation workflow and pipeline issues <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=8 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Effectively communicate with animators engineers designers and riggers to give and accept feedback <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=9 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=none><span dataccpchar=>Assist<span><span dataccpchar=> in <span><span dataccpchar=>establishing<span><span dataccpchar=> standard methodologies in animation<span><span dataccpchar= dataccpcharstyledefn= objectid= paragraph= font=> <span><span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=10 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Participate in motion capture shoots when needed <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <ul><p><span datacontrast=none><span dataccppara=>Requirements amp Skills <span><span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <ul><li><span datacontrast=auto>Proven senior level experience in working with motion capture and handkey animation in the game industry <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li><span datacontrast=auto>Demo reel showing an understanding of all animation principles <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li><span datacontrast=none><span dataccpchar=>Knowledge of previsualization and cinematography principles<span><span dataccpchar=> <span><span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li><span datacontrast=auto>Experience in creating cinematic narrative driven character performances of the highest quality <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li><span datacontrast=auto>Professional working knowledge of Maya <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li><span datacontrast=auto>Experience working with game engines<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li><span datacontrast=auto>Passionate about making games and the enthusiasm to make the best <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li><span datacontrast=auto>Strong problemsolving and interpersonal skills <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <ul><p><span datacontrast=none><span dataccppara=>Qualities <span><span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <ul><li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=8 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Flexibility in switching tasks to accommodate production priorities <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=9 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Ability to appreciate other departments perspectives <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=10 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Maintain integrity and confidence in resultsoriented times<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=11 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Empathetic and respected senior member of the team<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=12 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Team oriented with a desire to assist other animators <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=13 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Promote inclusivity diversity and fairness <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=1 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=14 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Practice patience and be open to giving and receiving feedback<span><li> <ul><p><em>This is a temporary Project Hire position The anticipated duration of this assignment will vary TNM Project Hire employees will be eligible to participate in a number of TNM benefit plans such as medical dental vision 401k matching and flexible PTO<em><p> <p><em>TNM considers a number of factors when determining each roles base pay range including industry benchmarks location experience and other job specific skills In addition to base pay this role may be eligible for other incentive compensation including equity and profit share The estimated base pay range for this role is US only and not applicable for locations outside of the US<br ><em><p> <p><em>The estimated base pay range for this role is $110k $145k<em><p> <div> <p><em><span lang=ENUS datacontrast=none xmllang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS><span><span dataccpprops=><em datastringifytype=italic>TNM offers competitive and comprehensive benefits that include medical dental vision 401k match flexible PTO supplemental life and disability and more Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary based on country of residence andor parttime or temporary employment status<em><span><span><span><em><p> <p><em><span lang=ENUS datacontrast=none xmllang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS><span>Thats No Moon is an equal opportunity <span><span>employer<span><span> and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ancestry color citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy age national origin disability status legally protected physical or mental disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law<span><span><span dataccpprops=> <span><em><p> <div>

Photogrammetry Artist

Company: That's No Moon Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 06, 2024

That's No Moon, an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers, is seeking a Photogrammetry Artist. The role involves processing scan data, traveling to scan locations, collaborating with various teams, and maintaining a scan library. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of photogrammetry workflows, proficiency in Zbrush, Houdini, and Reality Capture, and knowledge of texture art creation. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Junior Staff Accountant

Company: 4Wall Entertainment

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Posted Mar 05, 2024

4Wall, an internationally recognized full-service lighting, video, and rigging company, is seeking a Jr. Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, 1+ years of progressive accounting experience, and knowledge of GAAP. The position is full-time and offers a hybrid remote work environment with a comprehensive benefits package. 4Wall prides itself on a family-like culture, encouraging interaction and fun, with various perks and opportunities for growth. The recruitment process includes application review, interviews, and job offer.

Senior Narrative Gameplay Animator (Project Hire)

Company: That's No Moon Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 06, 2024

That's No Moon, an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers, is seeking a Senior Narrative Gameplay Animator for a AAA title. The role involves creating high-quality, narrative-driven animations using Unreal Engine 5, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring animations are functional, fluid, and seamlessly integrated with cinematics and gameplay. The ideal candidate should have proven senior experience with motion capture data and hand-key animation, expert knowledge of Maya, and a strong understanding of animation principles. The position is a temporary 'Project Hire' with a base pay range of $110k - $145k, and offers competitive benefits. The company values inclusivity, diversity, and fairness, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Administrative Assistant, Creative Development

Company: Sony Pictures Animation

Location: Culver City

Posted Mar 06, 2024

Sony Pictures Animation is seeking an administrative assistant to provide support to the SVP and Creative Executives. The role involves handling administrative tasks, providing creative support, and working with the development team. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience as an administrative assistant, previous animation office or production experience, and excellent phone demeanor.

Engineering Manager, Web Frontend

Company: Mercari US

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 06, 2024

Mercari is a marketplace platform that enables users to sell a wide range of items, from fashion to electronics. The company is seeking an Engineering Manager (Web) with extensive experience in JavaScript, React.js, TypeScript, and Agile methodologies. The role involves leading a team of web engineers, promoting high development standards, and driving the development of the company's cutting-edge web app. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing resources, coaching team members, and defining project roadmaps. Mercari offers a competitive salary range based on geographic location, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Risk Management & Independence Manager

Company: Grant Thornton LLP (US)

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 05, 2024

Grant Thornton is seeking a Risk Management & Independence Manager to join their team. The role involves liaising with partners and professionals throughout the Grant Thornton International network, assisting in evaluating new opportunities or existing relationships for clients, and adopting global independence quality control requirements. The manager will also play a role in monitoring activities of various independence standard setters and regulatory bodies. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent analytical and technical skills, and experience in the accounting profession. The role offers opportunities for professional development and training, and the firm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Music Teacher - Voice -

Company: A Dawn Of Music Studios

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 05, 2024

Resourcefulness and the ability to make things happen and determine your own direction; Able to teach lessons at all levels and ages to individuals and/or…

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Sony Music Entertainment US?
Working at Sony Music US combines creative collaboration with a data‑driven mindset. Teams cross‑functional, from engineering to marketing, meet in a flexible office environment that encourages experimentation. Employees often cite a supportive culture, frequent mentorship, and the chance to impact millions of listeners worldwide as key perks.
What types of positions are available at Sony Music Entertainment US?
Open roles cover software engineering (frontend, backend, mobile), data science, machine learning, product management, UX/UI design, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and quality assurance. The company also hires for business analytics, digital marketing tech, and platform operations, reflecting its hybrid music‑tech business model.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Sony Music Entertainment US?
Demonstrate relevant technical expertise through a strong portfolio or GitHub projects, especially those involving music or streaming data. Highlight experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and data pipelines. Show measurable impact—e.g., improved recommendation accuracy or reduced latency—and emphasize cultural fit by referencing Sony’s values of creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

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