Dolby Careers Forensic Engineer

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby science meets art and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team youll see and hear the results of your work everywhere from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create deliver and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that we need the absolute best talent. Were big enough to give you all the resources you need and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture challenging projects and excellent compensation and benefitsnot to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where when and how you do your best work.

Based in Shenzhen China and reporting to the Sr. Manager Forensic Engineering in our San Francisco headquarters the Forensic Engineer is a key contributor to global compliance and enforcement. This individual will work closely with our IP Protection group to promote compliance and prevent licensing and trademark infringement. The Forensic Engineer will be responsible for performing analysis of available information and guiding field audits and enforcement activites leveraging technical expertise and partnering with colleagues as needed. The position will also act as a technical resource across the larger IPP organization and external partners.

Essential Job Functions:

Product Testing and Analysis

• Test consumer electronics mobile devices PCs automotive infotainment systems broadcast equipment and software for use of Dolby Technologies and potential infringement.
• Conduct device teardowns component identification signalflow tracing and multimedia framework evaluation.
• Analyze Android/iOS devices and applications for compliance with Dolby technology requirements and ecosystem standards.
• Partner with crossfunctional teams to investigate potential infringement issues.
• Research identify procure and test samples to detect infringement validate technology usage and gather intelligence.

Audit support

• Pre-audit analysis Perform product analysis for companies selected for audits including review of available internal and external data. Research and analyze publicly available information to identify products using licensed technology.
• Provide on-site and off-site technical support during audit fieldwork including product verification sample/spec testing and guidance to the auditors.
• Postaudit analysis: Perform product testing and technology assessments to support negotiation enforcement actions and remediation planning.
• Identify process improvements including automation opportunities to increase accuracy scalability and efficiency.
• Use AIenabled data analysis to identify trends anomalies and systemic patterns of noncompliance across product categories and markets.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in reverse engineering compliance engineering failure investigation product analysis or intellectual property protection.
• Familiarity with audio codecs and multimedia frameworks (e.g. Android media stack FFmpeg DirectShow or similar).
• Handson experience with product teardown and understanding of key electrical components and subsystems.
• Strong attention to detail and a thorough methodical approach to problemsolving and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with companies in the APAC region; Mandarin or Cantonese language skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously across multiple concurrent projects with a globally distributed team.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize competing priorities.
• Occasional international travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing consumer audio/video products such as TVs settop boxes mobile phones tablets PCs or automotive infotainment systems.
• Experience with software analysis reverseengineering tools or embedded systems debugging.
• Experience testing for thirdparty IP or licensing compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing data analysis and identifying trends.

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