Dolby Laboratories · 21 hours ago
Principal Computer Vision Researcher - Advanced Technology Group
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$239K/yr - $292K/yr
8+ years expDolby Laboratories is a leader in entertainment innovation, seeking a Principal Computer Vision Researcher to shape the future of their imaging technologies. This role involves leading cutting-edge research, mentoring a high-performing team, and defining technology strategies to translate research breakthroughs into real-world products.
AudioBroadcastingConsumerHardwareMedia and EntertainmentVideo
Responsibilities
Lead hands-on research at the intersection of classical image processing and modern AI methods
Invent and advance next-generation image/video capture technologies (sensors, camera signal processing, 3D spatial capture)
Drive projects that enhance image delivery, analysis, rendering, and content creation technologies
Collaborate with global research teams to set research directions and fuel Dolby’s licensing and cloud businesses
Guide and mentor a high-performing team of researchers in image processing, computer vision, graphics, and content enhancement
Foster an innovative, transparent, and results-oriented research culture
Develop and nurture junior researchers into independent contributors and future leaders
Define research roadmaps in partnership with ATG leaders and align resources to global initiatives
Work closely with Dolby’s Business Groups to translate research breakthroughs into real-world products
Influence Dolby’s long-term technology strategy through collaboration with product managers, program managers, and engineering teams worldwide
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. + 8+ years of corporate research experience in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science
Proven expertise and publication record in image sensors, lenses, camera signal processing, spectral/3D modeling, geometry, and calibration
Deep knowledge of AI and machine learning, including: Network architectures, deployment modes, data augmentation, and performance analysis
Generative models (diffusion, autoregressive, autoencoders)
Self-supervised and contrastive learning
Applications in vision, audio, or multimodal domains (e.g., source separation, segmentation, synthesis, captioning, language models)
Experience with GPU/CPU architectures, embedded systems, and SoC platforms for ML/AI deployment
Strong record of innovation, patents, and publications in top conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, etc.)
Skilled in C/C++ and Python with hands-on research and prototyping experience
Proven ability to manage, mentor, and inspire research teams
Strong communication and collaboration skills with a passion for turning research into products with global impact
Benefits
Bonus
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Equity
Company
Dolby Laboratories
Dolby creates surround sound, imaging, and voice technologies for cinemas, home theaters, PCs, mobile devices, games, and more.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Kevin Yeaman
CEO
Robert Park
Chief Financial Officer
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