Dolby Laboratories · 8 hours ago
Software Development Engineer Intern
Sunnyvale, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$50/hr - $55/hrDolby Laboratories is a leader in entertainment innovation, offering an internship program that provides impactful, project-based work experience. The role involves contributing to the development of imaging and video-processing technologies, including the Dolby Vision device SDK, while collaborating with experienced engineers.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and development of the Dolby Vision device SDK for a range of home entertainment platforms (TVs, STBs, AVRs)
Build and refine software tools that support imaging and video‑processing workflows for internal teams and external partners
Develop and extend test automation frameworks to validate SDK functionality and ensure reliable video‑processing performance
Implement and improve low‑level software modules in Embedded C and C++, with emphasis on efficiency and smooth hardware‑software interaction
Use Python to build internal tools, automate engineering tasks, and enhance development efficiency
Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate new imaging features and contribute to architectural discussions
Explore opportunities to use AI‑ and LLM‑based techniques to support code development, log analysis, and automated testing
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with interest in imaging, video, or signal processing
A portfolio of academic, personal, open-source, or professional projects that demonstrates your development experience
Ability to learn new concepts effectively and apply them to real-world software challenges
Experience with C and C++ fundamentals, including system-level programming, memory management, and data structures
Experience using Python for automation, tool development, or data processing is helpful
Familiarity with embedded systems or hardware-software interaction is a plus
Familiarity with AI coding assistants or LLM-based engineering workflows is a plus
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
Company
Dolby Laboratories
Dolby creates surround sound, imaging, and voice technologies for cinemas, home theaters, PCs, mobile devices, games, and more.
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2005-02-17IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Yeaman
CEO
Robert Park
Chief Financial Officer
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