Software QA Engineering Intern

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. The Dolby U internship program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work side by side with industry leaders. Amplify your insatiable curiosity by implementing real-world solutions that revolutionize how people communicate and how entertainment is created, delivered, and enjoyed worldwide. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

For any student seeking to gain invaluable expertise through meaningful, personal contributions, we invite you to join us in continuing to design a future where technology meets entertainment!

The Entertainment organization builds technologies and innovations that easily integrate into service providers' infrastructure to make content experiences more effective, meaningful, and engaging for consumers.

At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, your work will have a meaningful impact on how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide-from movie theaters to smartphones.

We are looking for aspiring engineers who are passionate about delivering high-quality, reliable experiences in home entertainment. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaborating, and working with cutting-edge technology, we invite you to apply.

We offer a state-of-the-art R&D environment with the resources of a global organization and the supportive, hands-on mentorship of a close-knit team. You'll contribute to the development, implementation, testing, and quality assurance of industry-leading imaging and video-processing technologies, including Dolby Vision.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with QA Leads and Senior Engineers on software testing and experimental setups for the Dolby Vision device SDK for a range of home entertainment devices (TVs, STBs, AVRs).

• Design and execute test cases for advanced imaging algorithms and video-processing technologies.

• Evaluate new features for reliability and accuracy, providing clear documentation and feedback.

• Support and improve test automation environments, including hardware setups and software frameworks.

• Partner with technical writers and engineering teams to ensure the accuracy of technical data and test documentation.

• Contribute to optimizing engineering workflows using source control, CI/CD, and custom tooling.

• Explore and apply AI/LLM-assisted methods to enhance log analysis, test design, and other QA activities.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with interest in imaging, video, or signal processing.

• Ability to learn new technical concepts effectively and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Academic projects, coursework, or prior experience related to imaging, video systems, or digital signal processing are beneficial.

• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with automation testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, unittest) is helpful.

• Understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems and basic troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with TV operating systems (Google TV, Fire OS, WebOS, VIDDA OS) is a plus.

• Knowledge of video codecs (H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, AV1) and streaming protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH) is valuable.

• Familiarity with AI coding assistants or LLM-based engineering workflows is a plus.

• We recognize that applying to internships can feel intimidating, especially for those entering a new field or without prior professional experience. We encourage applicants to include relevant academic, project-based, volunteer, or extracurricular work.

Eligibility:

Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; recent grads who are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time Monday - Friday for 3 months between May/June 2026
- August/September 2026.

Start dates for the internship are as follows: (
* note* this date is not flexible)

• Monday, May 18, 2026

• Tuesday, May 26, 2026

• Monday, June 15, 2026

The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $50-55/hr and can vary if outside of this location. Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

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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