AI Scientist - Computer Vision

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.

Flex Work is a truly flexible approach that supports where, when, and how you do your best work.

The Advanced Technology Group is the research division of Dolby. ATG’s mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby’s continued growth.

• Invent and develop next‑generation AI‑driven image and video processing technologies, focusing on image/video capture solutions using emerging sensors, camera signal processing, and 3D spatial capture.
• Collaborate with Dolby’s world‑class global research teams to define directions, identify projects, and drive the creation of groundbreaking image technologies that fuel Dolby’s licensing and cloud businesses.
• Combine traditional image processing techniques with advanced AI algorithms to address challenges in image delivery, analysis, and content creation.
• Guide and mentor researchers specializing in image processing, computer graphics, and content enhancement.
• Act as a coach and mentor to junior researchers, helping them grow into independent contributors within a corporate research environment.
• Foster a dynamic, transparent, results‑driven, and innovative working culture.
• Collaborate with ATG technology leaders to help define and prioritize projects, aligning with Dolby’s strategic goals.
• Partner with upper management to allocate resources, drive key use cases, and integrate research into global R&D initiatives.

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science plus 4+ years of corporate research experience.
• Profound expertise in image sensors, lenses, camera signal processing, spectral processing, 3D modeling, geometry, and calibration.
• Deep theoretical and practical understanding of state‑of‑the‑art AI technologies, including knowledge of network architectures, deployment modes, data augmentation, and performance analysis.
• Experience with generative models (diffusion, autoregressive, etc.), self‑supervised learning, contrastive learning, and autoencoders.
• Applications such as source separation, text‑to‑speech, music synthesis, image segmentation, and language models.
• Familiarity with gaming environments, SoC architectures, embedded systems, and GPU/CPU implementations.
• Proven ability to invent, patent, and productize novel image processing and rendering technologies.
• Strong publication record in leading conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML).
• Expertise in C/C++ and Python.

• Demonstrated leadership in managing and mentoring researchers.
• Passion for cross‑continental teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills in English.
• A forward‑thinking innovator able to envision and create impactful, commercially viable technologies.

Atlanta Area base salary range: $148,900–$182,000. Additional compensation may include bonus, benefits, and equity depending on location. For location‑specific details, contact your recruiter.

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.

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.