Research Intern - Volumetric Representation (PhD, Fall 2025)

Dolby Laboratories • Sunnyvale, CA

221d • $57

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.

Requirements

• PhD student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Graphics, 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.
• Proficiency with 3D graphics frameworks or engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Writing technical reports and/or publications.
• First-author publications at peer-reviewed conferences or journals.

Responsibilities

• Work on cutting-edge and impactful topics in the field of volumetric representation.
• Address industry-relevant, real-world volumetric representation problems aimed at creating advanced consumer experience in multimedia entertainment.
• Collaborate with Dolby's leading media technology experts.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $57/hr for the San Francisco/Bay Area, with variations based on location.
• Opportunity to work full-time for 12 weeks between September 2025 - December 2025.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree