PhD Research Intern - Volumetric Representation (Fall 2026)

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$62•Onsite

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. About the Role: As a Research Intern – Volumetric Representation at Dolby, you will have the opportunity to work on the cutting-edge and impactful topics in the field. With the guidance of Dolby’s leading media technology experts, you will address industry-relevant, real-world volumetric representation problems aimed at creating advanced consumer experience in multimedia entertainment. This opportunity will be based at our research offices in Sunnyvale, California.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a doctorate program in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Completed at least one year of doctoral program.
Backgrounds and experiences in volumetric representation, specifically in Gaussian Splatting.
Solid technical skills.
Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Curiosity for how and why things work as they do.
Passion for volumetric video, or 3D/4D reconstruction and interaction technology.
Desire to bring in new ideas and are open to learning from others.
PhD in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Proven ability to conduct research and demonstrate results through projects, prototypes, patent filings, and papers in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time positions, or at a lab.
Proficiency in Python and PyTorch.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Creating demos and prototypes for research applications.
Developing innovative solutions for volumetric representations.
Writing technical reports and/or publications.
First-author publications at peer-reviewed conferences or journals.

Responsibilities

Work on cutting-edge and impactful topics in volumetric representation.
Address industry-relevant, real-world volumetric representation problems aimed at creating advanced consumer experiences in multimedia entertainment.
Conduct research and demonstrate results through projects, prototypes, patent filings, and papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Create demos and prototypes for research applications.
Develop innovative solutions for volumetric representations.
Write technical reports and/or publications.

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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