Join Dolby: Shaping the Future of Entertainment Innovation

Are you a visionary looking to leave your mark on the entertainment industry? The Dolby U internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, project-based experience in a dynamic and creative environment. Collaborate with industry leaders and implement real-world solutions that transform how people communicate and enjoy entertainment globally. With a supportive and collegial culture, challenging projects, excellent compensation, and a truly flexible Flex Work approach, Dolby is the ideal place to amplify your curiosity and expertise.

About the Advanced Technology Group (ATG)

The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) serves as Dolby's research division, dedicated to pioneering technological innovations that drive the company's growth. Our team of researchers boasts expertise across fields such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio engineering, image processing, computer vision, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud computing, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT.

Job Summary

At Dolby Laboratories, our mission is to enhance the human visual experience through cutting-edge technologies. We focus on understanding the interplay between science, art, and engineering to improve perceived video and image quality. This internship will advance our knowledge of the human visual system and visual processing in the context of generative AI image and video synthesis techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Design psycho-visual experiments to explore aspects of visual perception
• Develop efficient, bug-free, and well-documented software
• Conduct subjective experiments to validate human perception attributes
• Analyze results and perform statistical analysis
• Document and present research findings

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in Imaging or Color Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Quick prototyping skills and strong critical thinking abilities
• Understanding of human perception principles
• Experience designing psycho-visual experiments
• Knowledge of display calibration
• Proficiency in Matlab and/or Python (TensorFlow/PyTorch) for image/video processing
• Experience with visual quality metrics, data analysis, and statistical modeling (preferred)
• Familiarity with generative AI methods such as Midjourney, Sora, DALL·E (preferred)
• Proven track record of writing technical reports and published papers (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team ethic

We understand that applying for internships can be overwhelming, especially without prior professional experience. We encourage you to showcase relevant projects, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications and apply.

Eligibility

Applicants must be working towards a PhD in Imaging or Color Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Recent graduates within 6 months of graduation are also eligible. The internship requires full-time availability (Monday – Friday) from September 2024 to December 2024.

Internship Start Date

Monday, September 23, 2024 (this date is non-negotiable)

Compensation

The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $44-57/hr, with variations depending on the location. Hourly rates are determined by role, level, and location, taking into account job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details about the specific hourly range and additional benefits during the hiring process.

Dolby is committed to considering 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 proudly stands as an equal opportunity employer. We value the diverse skills and talents of all our employees and are dedicated to making employment decisions free from discrimination based on 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.

Company Name: Dolby Laboratories

Job Title: Research Intern (Fall 2024)