PhD Research Intern - Acoustic Data (Fall 2026)
About The Position
Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG’s mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby’s continued growth. As a valued member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continuously push the boundaries of audio, imaging, and cloud technology to create spectacular entertainment experiences. As a diverse and dynamic group, our ATG researchers work on cutting-edge projects related to computer science and electrical engineering for audio, video, and cloud technologies, exploring exciting domains such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio processing, image processing, computer vision, AR/VR, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT. Summary: We are a key research team within Dolby’s Advanced Technology Group focused on creating cutting edge technologies that drive immersive audio experiences. As an Acoustic Mapping Intern, you will be exposed to the technologies that enabled Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and be responsible for developing some of the technologies that will enable the next generation of products. In addition to a relevant degree, you will need good communication skills and will be the type of researcher who loves collaborating with and enabling others to jointly produce high-quality outcomes.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields.
- Experience with Python, C/C++
- Experience with machine learning / AI
- Experience with acoustic simulations
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with acoustic modeling tools e.g. COMSOL, Treble, pyroomacoustics
- Experience with measurement of real-world acoustics e.g. SMAART
- Experience with data visualization
- Experience with data intelligence platforms e.g. Databricks
Responsibilities
- Solve constrained linear and nonlinear optimization problems
- Formulate real-world problems as within optimization frameworks
- Measurement and simulation of microphone arrays and loudspeakers
- Direction of arrival estimation and beamforming algorithms
- Room impulse response analysis and general acoustic signal processing
- Monte Carlo analysis
- Data pipelines – continuous integration workflows, data models, SQL, Spark
- Visualization dashboards
- Write and maintain detailed technical documentation
- Communicate clearly with colleagues through technical discussions and presentations
- Read, write, and publish technical reports and papers
- Protect intellectual property by filing patents
Benefits
- The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $62/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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
