Following the principle of 'global localization' set forth by co-founder Akio Morita, Sony has expanded around the world to meet local needs with local operations while developing common global concepts and technologies.

Frequent locations for global recruiting activities are outlined below.

Tokyo is the birthplace and global headquarters of Sony Corporation, which operates a cluster of locations in the Shinagawa area of Tokyo. Many businesses and functions are headquartered in Tokyo and play influential role in Sony Group worldwide. Major organizations represented in Tokyo include Corporate, TV & Video, Digital Imaging, Audio, VAIO, B2B Solutions, and Semiconductor & Component, as well as Mobile Phones, Games, Entertainment and Finance.

A suburb of Tokyo, Atsugi is home to Atsugi Technology Center, Sony's largest Research and Development site. The Center is at the heart of many technology breakthroughs that have set new industry standards and resulted in innovative products. Key research areas include Materials, Display Device, Core Technology Development, and Information Technologies.

New York is home to Sony Corporation of America (SCA), which operates as Sony's U.S. headquarters at 550 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The umbrella holding company is dedicated to maximizing the value of Sony's entertainment assets, including Sony Pictures Entertainment and the joint ventures of Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

San Diego is the head office location of our electronics business in the US, Sony Electronics Inc. (SEL). The company engineers, manufactures, sells and markets consumer and professional audio and video equipment, computer and peripheral products, recording media and energy products, semiconductors, and other electronic components.

San Jose is home to several diverse design, research and development activities - including semiconductor design, data storage, intelligent systems development and software solutions. San Jose also houses engineering, marketing, sales, training and support functions for several businesses, including component solutions, broadcast and business solutions, online technologies, consumer sales, various corporate groups and research labs.

Neighboring nearby Los Angeles, Culver City is home to Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), which produces and distributes motion picture and television programming. The company manages television channel investments worldwide; acquires and distributes home entertainment product (DVD); develops entertainment products and services for broadband distribution; markets entertainment products and licensed merchandise for consumers; and operates studio facilities.