Dolby Laboratories

Staff Engineer, Cinema Technology

Dolby Laboratories • $170K — $234K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
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Qualifications

  • BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with real-time embedded or audio/video products using C/C++.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for a global organization.
  • Proficiency in modern LLM coding techniques, with an ability to discuss both benefits and risks.
  • Extensive Linux experience, including custom driver and kernel patch development.
  • Proven track record of innovation and creativity.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain security and real-time audio/video software on mixed-architecture embedded platforms.
  • Develop secure product infrastructure that scales from manufacturing to release.
  • Collaborate with industry standards organizations like DCI and SMPTE to advance new standards.
  • Transform innovative research into maintainable products for cinema use.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Guide peers within and beyond the engineering team.
  • Ensure timely project execution.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects that shape the future of cinematic experiences.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
Full Job Description
The Cinema team in Dolby is responsible for prototyping and designing cutting-edge imaging and audio professional products for Cinema Exhibition and Postproduction. Bring your creativity and passion to help build the future of the cinematic entertainment experience.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Senior or Staff Software Staff Engineer in Dolby's Cinema Technology Groups, you will be part of a team of talented software engineers developing and maintaining the software for products such as digital cinema playback servers, cinema audio processors and audio amplifiers. You will help design real-time secure software on embedded platforms for imaging and audio products.

Responsibilities include:

  • Design and maintain security and audio/video real-time software on mixed-architecture embedded platforms (ARM, x86, FPGA, etc) with a software stack that's typically Linux or Open-BSD based.
  • Design and maintain product secured infrastructure that scales from manufacture to release.
  • Work with DCI, SMPTE, and other industry groups to develop and implement new cutting-edge standards.
  • Work with the many innovative research teams in Dolby to move interesting technologies to releasable, maintainable products used in every local cinema.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Provide guidance to others, inside or outside the engineering group.
  • Execute development projects on schedule


Candidate Requirements

  • BS or beyond in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with real-time embedded or audio/video products using C/C++.
  • High level written and verbal communication skills in both general and technology-specific applications, this is a globally distributed organization.
  • Fluency in current LLM coding techniques, including the ability to elucidate not only advantages but also risks and inefficiencies.
  • Deep Linux experience, including the ability to design and implement custom driver and kernel patches.
  • A consistent history of innovation and creativity


Nice to have

  • Experience in the Digital Cinema industry, or related professional audio, video, or advanced imaging fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in secure products and workflows.
  • Understanding of the FPGA design and validation workflow, up to and including shipping VHDL and/or Verilog.
  • Familiarity with common web technologies to the point where you can solve small problems rather than waiting for other specialists.
  • Deep Windows and/or Windows Server experience.


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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $170,600 - 234,200, 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.

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
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$317.8 million
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
DLB
* Ladders Estimates

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