Senior AI Researcher

Senior AI Researcher – Multimodal Experiences Lab (ATG)

As a Senior AI Researcher in Dolby’s Advanced Technology Group, you will develop multimodal AI systems that enhance how content is created, delivered, and experienced – bridging research innovation with real‑world deployment across Dolby technologies.

• Design and develop novel multimodal AI models for immersive audio‑visual content creation, enhancement, and rendering.
• Integrate deep learning approaches with perceptually grounded signal processing and quality metrics.
• Build prototypes and evaluate systems using both objective and perceptual criteria.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to transition research into production‑ready technologies.
• Contribute to Dolby’s innovation pipeline through publications, patents, and technology transfer.

• Solid foundation in machine learning and AI, with the ability to develop new algorithms.
• Deep expertise and interest in perceptual media (vision, multimodal, and human perception).
• Curiosity and adaptability in exploring emerging technologies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across research and engineering teams.
• Proven research experience in multimodal AI, generative AI, computer vision, and audiovisual analysis.
• Strong record of innovation, including patents and/or first‑author publications at top conferences (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, ICCV, etc.).
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant research and/or industry experience.
• For candidates without a PhD, demonstrate additional depth and impact commensurate with the role.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, with hands‑on prototyping experience.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Experience with perceptual video quality metrics.
• Experience working on real‑time or production‑scale media systems.
• Experience with GPU/CPU architectures, including embedded systems and SoC platforms for ML/AI deployment.

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Atlanta Area base salary range for this full‑time position is $140,000–$170,000, which can vary if outside this location. The range includes bonus, benefits, and may include equity. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job‑related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training.

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:
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