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Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you'll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We're big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG's mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby's continued growth. Our researchers have a broad range of expertise related to computer science and electrical engineering, such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio engineering, image processing, computer vision, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT.

What You Will Accomplish
As a senior research leader in the Multimodal Experiences Lab, you will shape the future of
Dolby's multimodal immersive technologies by focusing on three core areas:

Cutting-Edge Research

You will:
• Lead hands-on research at the intersection of multimodal AI and immersive sensory
experiences.
• Invent and advance next-generation interactive and sensory technologies.
• Drive projects that enhance multimodal content creation, delivery, analysis, and
rendering systems.
• Collaborate with global research teams to set research directions and fuel Dolby's
licensing and cloud businesses.

Mentorship & Team Development

You will:
• Guide, grow, and mentor a high-performing team of researchers in multimodal
understanding, delivery, and rendering.
• Foster an innovative, transparent, and results-oriented research culture.
• Develop and nurture junior researchers into independent contributors and future
leaders.

Technology Strategy & Collaboration

You will:
• Define research roadmaps in partnership with ATG leaders and align resources to
global initiatives.
• Partner closely with Dolby's Business Groups to translate research breakthroughs into
real-world products.
• Influence Dolby's long-term technology strategy through collaboration with product
managers, program managers, and engineering teams worldwide.

What You Bring (Required)
• Proven research experience in multimodal AI, generative AI, computer vision, and
audiovisual analysis
• Strong record of innovation, including patents and publications with first authorship
in top conferences (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, etc.)
• Proven experience deploying AI systems at scale in production environments
• Demonstrated C/C++/Python programming and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and inspire research teams.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a track
record of translating research into globally impactful products.
• 8+ years of relevant research and industry experience. Candidates without a PhD are
expected to demonstrate additional depth and impact commensurate with the role

What You Bring (Desired)
• Experience with GPU/CPU architectures, embedded systems, and SoC platforms for
ML/AI deployment.

Learn more about our innovative research: https://www.dolby.com/about/innovation/empowering/

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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is,$204,000-$300,000, which can vary if outside this location,plus bonus, benefits, profit sharing and equity compensation Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

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Industry: Technology

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