Join Dolby Laboratories: Computational Neuroscience Intern Opportunity

Embark on a transformative journey with Dolby Laboratories, the leader in entertainment innovation. Be part of the Dolby U internship program and gain invaluable experience working on impactful, project-based tasks in a dynamic, creative environment. Partner with industry leaders to design the future of communication and entertainment.

About Dolby U Internship Program

The Dolby U internship program offers a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits. Our Flex Work approach supports your optimal working conditions, ensuring you thrive regardless of where, when, or how you work best. If you’re a curious, passionate student keen on contributing to groundbreaking advancements, we invite you to help us create a future where technology and entertainment seamlessly merge.

About the Advanced Technology Group (ATG)

The ATG is Dolby’s research division, dedicated to exploring and innovating technological solutions that propel Dolby’s growth. Our multidisciplinary team of researchers excels in computer science and electrical engineering domains 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Our ideal candidates showcase strong technical skills, problem-solving and analytical abilities, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a profound curiosity for understanding how things work. A passion for audio, video, movies, music, or game technology is essential. If you’re a PhD candidate in neuroscience, computer science, or related fields and are driven by developing immersive virtual worlds to explore human perception, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our team to design immersive virtual environments delivering comprehensive audiovisual and possibly haptic experiences.
• Implement experiments in computational neuroscience, perception science, and multimodal AI to study human interactions in virtual environments.
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques like eye tracking, EEG, and biometric sensors for data collection and analysis.
• Develop algorithms for signal processing and human experiential data analysis.
• Integrate subjective data from perception experiments into machine learning models, enhancing their accuracy and performance.
• Present findings in regular meetings and contribute to research papers, patents, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in neuroscience, computer science, electrical engineering, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in real-time gaming/simulation engines such as Unreal, with experience in audio and visual elements of virtual environments.
• Experience with volumetric video rendering to 2D screens and HMDs, and audio rendering using binaural or multichannel spatial audio.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, or similar languages.
• Skilled in machine learning techniques and algorithms.
• Understanding of scientific research, experimental design, hypothesis testing, and perceptual/experiential data collection.
• Excellent analytical skills for manipulating, visualizing, and interpreting diverse data sets.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in cutting-edge multimodal perception and computational neuroscience research.
• Opportunity to work with seasoned engineers, researchers, and scientists specializing in AI, acoustics, vision science, neuroscience, and human perception.
• Skills development in immersive world construction, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

If you’re passionate about neuroscience, multimodal perception, and creating immersive worlds using real-time engines, we encourage you to apply. Dolby values diversity and inclusiveness, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Eligibility

Applicants must be working towards a PhD in neuroscience, computer science, electrical engineering, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Recent graduates within six months of graduation are also eligible. Full-time availability (Monday – Friday) from September 2024 – December 2024 is required, with a firm start date of Monday, September 23, 2024.

The base hourly rate for this position in the San Francisco/Bay Area ranges from $44-57/hr, varying based on location, role, level, and individual factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education.

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