PhD Research Intern - Volumetric Representation; Fall , Atlanta

Advanced Technology Group (ATG)

Dolby’s research division is focused on advancing audio, imaging, and cloud technologies to create spectacular entertainment experiences. As part of ATG, you will see and hear the results of your work in movie theaters, smartphones, and other devices.

This internship offers the chance to work on cutting‑edge volumetric representation problems with Dolby’s leading media technology experts. You will develop real‑world solutions that enhance consumer multimedia experiences. The internship is based at our research offices in Atlanta, Georgia
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• PhD in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least one year completed in a doctoral program.
• Strong research record with projects, prototypes, patents, or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience as a researcher, including internships, full‑time positions, or laboratory work.
• Proficiency in Python and PyTorch.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Creating demos and prototypes for research applications.
• Developing innovative solutions for volumetric representations.
• Writing technical reports and/or publications.
• First‑author publications at peer‑reviewed conferences or journals.

• Mesh and texture, 3D Gaussian Splatting, or other volumetric representations.
• Interactive 3D experiences such as relighting or material interaction.
• Machine‑learning driven representations of geometry and material.
• Physically based and learning‑based rendering approaches.

Must be currently enrolled in a doctorate program in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Applicants must be available to work full‑time, Monday–Friday, for 12 weeks between September 2026 and December 2026. The internship starts on September 21, 2026 and the hourly rate for Atlanta is $53/hr
, subject to location and other factors.

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 other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

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.