Dolby Careers Lab Operations Intern

Sound, Visual, & Display Technology • San Francisco, CA

3d • $33 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Dolby is seeking a curious, hands-on intern to join their Lab Management team in San Francisco. This role is at the intersection of Technical Support, Lab Operations, and Project Coordination, focusing on keeping labs running smoothly and driving behind-the-scenes improvements. The intern will partner with senior engineers, lab ops, and cross-functional teams to maintain systems, solve problems, and implement new ideas. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, supporting lab users, and assisting with new installations and upgrades, directly impacting lab operations.

Requirements

• Detail-obsessed and organized — you notice what others miss and keep things on track
• Know your way around AV signal flow (or excited to learn fast)
• Use AI as a tool, not a buzzword — you’ve applied it to rethink your own workflows or simplify messy processes
• Fixer mindset — if something’s broken, confusing, or inefficient, you jump in and improve it
• Comfortable getting your hands dirty — using cable termination tools, testers, and basic mechanical gear is part of the job
• Curious about how spaces work — from listening rooms to theaters, you want to understand what’s happening behind the scenes
• Adaptable and game to switch gears — one minute you’re troubleshooting hardware, the next you’re updating docs or chasing down a vendor
• Working towards Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Candidates with a background in other STEM disciplines (e.g., Mathematics) are also encouraged to apply.
• Recent graduates (within 6 months of graduation) are eligible.
• Must be available to work full-time Monday – Friday for 6 months between September 2026- March 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Can read CAD drawings and wire diagrams without getting lost
• Comfortable with Office 365, Copilot, drafting tools, or media production tools
• Some exposure to engineering, IT, or AV environments (labs, studios, theaters, etc.)
• Interested in operations, systems design, or project management
• Experience organizing messy data or streamlining a process

Responsibilities

• Jump into live lab projects—upgrade equipment, set up new spaces, and improve existing environments
• Help rebuild how we track projects (milestones, timelines, action items) using AI tools
• Get hands-on with troubleshooting across audio, video, control systems, and compute environments (with support from engineers)
• Create and update clear, usable docs (project pages, CAD drawings, runbooks)
• Keep labs organized, stocked, and ready for action day-to-day
• Join lab walks to flag and resolve real issues - cleanliness, safety (EHS), space usage, and setup gaps
• Own and update task trackers—what’s broken, what’s next, what’s blocked
• Coordinate fixes with facilities, vendors, and internal teams to keep things moving fast
• Manage inventory and equipment organization so nothing gets lost or delayed
• Document “how we do things,” spot inefficiencies and prototype smarter workflows using data, automation, and AI

Benefits

• Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work
• Collegial culture
• Challenging projects
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Bonus
• Some roles may also include equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern