Dolby Laboratories

Senior Staff AI Architect

Dolby Laboratories$190K — $261K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 8+ years of enterprise architecture or AI/ML engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience designing AI reference architectures and integrating AI solutions.
  • Demonstrated innovative problem-solving for complex technical challenges.
  • Strong understanding of data platforms and cloud infrastructure.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve Dolby's AI reference architecture for scalable standards and design patterns.
  • Own the roadmap for agentic systems, translating business objectives into technical strategies.
  • Design cross-platform AI integration frameworks connecting AI capabilities with data.
  • Optimize AI compute and token usage as adoption scales against evolving cost landscapes.
  • Solve complex architectural challenges using expertise in AI and machine learning.
  • Collaborate with Data and Infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with operational goals.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to AI and agentics engineers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of AI technology at Dolby.
  • Collaborate with talented teams on complex challenges.
  • Access to continuous learning and advancement in AI.
  • Engagement with industry peers to stay updated on emerging trends.
  • Support for AI governance and compliance initiatives throughout architectural decisions.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The AI Solution Architect is a senior technical leader within Dolby's AI & Business Enablement organization, responsible for shaping and advancing the company's AI technology ecosystem.

As both a strategic thinker and hands-on architect, this role defines Dolby's AI reference architecture, drives the roadmap for agentic systems platforms, and ensures alignment between AI, data, and infrastructure strategies. The AI Solution Architect plays a critical role in enabling innovation, accelerating business outcomes, and helping Dolby realize the full potential of AI across the enterprise.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, influencing technology direction, and delivering transformative AI solutions at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define, evolve, and maintain Dolby's AI reference architecture, establishing scalable standards, principles, and design patterns across business groups and functions.
  • Own the roadmap for agentic systems platforms, translating business objectives into actionable technical strategies, milestones, and implementation plans.
  • Design and implement cross-platform AI integration frameworks that connect AI capabilities with enterprise data platforms and infrastructure.
  • Guide the optimization of AI-related compute and token usage as adoption scales, continuously adapting architectural approaches to an evolving AI cost landscape.
  • Solve complex and novel architectural challenges by applying expertise across multiple AI and machine learning disciplines.
  • Partner closely with Data and Infrastructure teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and operational goals.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to AI engineers, agentics engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with technology vendors, platform partners, and industry peers to stay ahead of emerging AI trends and advancements.
  • Support AI Governance and Risk initiatives by ensuring architectural decisions align with responsible AI, security, and compliance standards.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, AI/ML engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Hands-on experience designing AI reference architectures, developing agentic systems, and integrating AI solutions across platforms and enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to create innovative technical solutions for complex challenges where established approaches may not exist.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and system architecture, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams.
  • Excellent communication and influence skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders and executive audiences.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI FinOps, including AI cost modeling, governance, and compute optimization at scale.
  • Experience evaluating and integrating emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms.


At Dolby, you'll have the opportunity to define the future of AI within a world-class technology organization. You'll work alongside talented teams, solve complex challenges, and help shape AI experiences that create meaningful business impact across the company.

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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $190,300 - $261,500 and the Atlanta Area base salary range is $152,200 - $209,200, which can vary if outside this location,plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. Our salary 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, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. creates audio and imaging technologies that transform entertainment and communications at the cinema, at home, at work, and on mobile devices. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC & HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution used for TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), personal computers (PCs), gaming consoles, mobile devices, and digital radio; AVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency used in media devices; Dolby AC-4, an audio coding technology that delivers new audio experiences to a range of playback devices; and Dolby Atmos technology for home theaters, cinemas, device speakers, mobile devices, and headphones. Its audio technologies also comprise Dolby Digital, a digital audio coding technology that provides multichannel sound in the home; Dolby Digital Plus, a digital audio coding technology that delivers audio quality for streaming, downloaded, and broadcast content; Dolby TrueHD, a digital audio coding technology for content providers; Dolby Vision, an imaging technology for cinema, digital TV, and other consumer devices; and HEVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency to support delivery of Ultra HD and other video content. In addition, the company designs and manufactures audio and imaging products, such as digital cinema servers, Dolby Cinema audio products, and other products for the film production, cinema, television broadcast, and entertainment industries. Further, it offers services to support theatrical and television production for cinema exhibition, broadcast, and home entertainment. The company serves film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, cinema operators, broadcasters, and video game designers. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Dolby Laboratories
Size
2,368 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$317.8 million
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
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