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Sr Staff Engineer, Imaging, Vision Content Creation

AT Dolby
Dolby

Sr Staff Engineer, Imaging, Vision Content Creation

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.

To Be Successful:

This role requires a solid understanding of computer graphics principles to translate artistic ideas into technical implementations that showcase Dolby's value propositions. The ideal candidate will build a deep understanding of how Dolby technology products are deployed and inter-operate in content creation systems. Effective communication and collaboration with business partners and digitally creative customers who are pushing the boundaries of video experiences are essential. With these competencies and software development expertise, the candidate will consistently delight our customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Utilize software design and architecture skills to architect, design, and develop content creation tools for movies and user-generated content.
  • Apply image processing experience to develop high-performance imaging tools.
  • Collaborate with Dolby business partners to define content workflows and build software products to achieve these goals.
  • Partner with other Dolby technical and business teams, contributing expertise to company-wide technical strategy and knowledge base.
  • Embody the principles of agile and lean development.
Requirements:
  • BS or MS in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience in C++.
  • Experience working on image processing for the movie or gaming industry.
  • Experience with performance profiling and engineering to improve it.
  • Proficiencies include: C++, Python, build tools like CMake, version control software like git.
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with cross-platform (Linux, Windows, MacOS) and cross-architecture (X86 and ARM) development.
  • Experience with GPU programming and highly multi-threaded processing.
  • Demonstrable familiarity with media processing APIs and software constructs.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in computer graphics architecture and systems.
  • Experience with the Halide programming language is a plus.
  • Enthusiastic passion for movies, music, and video games!
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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $184,800 - $253,900, 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-40962
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
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • 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
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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

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