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Dolby

QA Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

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.

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Dolby's consumer entertainment and cinema businesses are bringing Dolby's breakthrough technologies, powering the world's top movies, TV shows, music, games, and live sports to more places around the world across a wider range of consumer experiences and devices.

Overview:

Join the revolution in entertainment innovation! At Dolby, we're seeking highly curious engineers and scientists to help us design the future of media experiences. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits. Are you ready to dive into new technology and create the next amazing video experiences? Join us and make a real difference in the world of entertainment. As a Software Engineer in Test at Dolby you will test software that enables the next generation of Dolby technologies.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop test cases and repeatable test steps and ensures that requirements are met through review with more senior staff.
  • Create modular, reliable, well-organized test scripts.
  • Follow company/group standards, guidelines, and process for QA, including test minimums, scripting conventions, bug workflow.
  • Participate constructively in peer review of work products, including test plan reviews, test case reviews, test script reviews, bug scrubs.
  • Establish requirement coverage and code coverage goals.
  • Produce and maintains accurate test documentation and code comments.
  • Maintain test archives.
  • Create detailed bug reports and verifies bug fixes.
  • Use established software tools (design, analysis, automation) and technologies (operating systems, libraries, kits) effectively.
  • Participate in requirement reviews, providing feedback as necessary.
  • Develop, documents and maintain test environments (both software and hardware) with assistance from senior staff.
  • Participate with senior engineers to establish product and system test plans.
  • Implement and conduct cost-effective comprehensive regression and product tests to ensure product requirements are met.
  • Utilize and adapt existing test automation tools.
  • Report issues through a formal bug tracking system and work with the engineering team to help isolate, debug, and resolve issues/bugs.
  • Setup, configure, and maintain software test labs and test environments.
  • Stay abreast of industry standard software testing tools and methodologies.
Requirements:
  • B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Strong fundamental programming skills and experience programming in Python and/or C/C++
  • Experience with software industry tools like GIT CI, Pytest, NumPy and SciPy
  • Experience with image processing and color science is strongly preferred
  • Experience with various software environments like Linux, OS X, Windows, etc.
  • Ability to achieve results, meet deadlines, and adjust to quickly changing priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills, and a thorough approach to problem solving.
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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $131,100 - $157,700 , which can vary if outside this location,plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. 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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Job ID: dolby-40266
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Profit Sharing
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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