Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Principal AI Researcher, Sight Lab
Sunnyvale, California,United States · Principal · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$2,714 more — $253,614 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $253,614 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer and Information Research Scientists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code.
- As a member of the Dolby team, you'll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones.
- To do that, we need the absolute best talent.
Responsibilities
- As a senior research leader in image and video processing, you will shape the future of Dolby's imaging technologies by focusing on three core areas: Cutting-Edge Research Lead hands-on research at the intersection of classical image processing and modern AI methods.
- Drive projects that enhance image delivery, analysis, rendering, and content creation technologies.
- Collaborate with global research teams to set research directions and fuel Dolby's licensing and cloud businesses.
- Develop and nurture junior researchers into independent contributors and future leaders.
- Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future.
- We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide.
- ATG's mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby's continued growth.
- Cutting-Edge Research Lead hands-on research at the intersection of classical image processing and modern AI methods.
Requirements
- Ph.D. + 8+ years of corporate research experience in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- Proven expertise and publication record in image sensors, lenses, camera signal processing, spectral/3D modeling, geometry, and calibration.
- Experience with GPU/CPU architectures, embedded systems, and SoC platforms for ML/AI deployment.
- Skilled in C/C++ and Python with hands-on research and prototyping experience.
Compensation
- $251k-$351k
Benefits
- We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.
- Team Development Guide and mentor a high-performing team of researchers in image processing, computer vision, graphics, and content enhancement.
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