Dolby Careers Acoustic Data Intern (Fall 2026)
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. TheAdvanced Technology Group(ATG) is the research division of the company. ATGs mission is to look ahead deliver insights and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolbys continued growth. As a valued member of the Dolby teamyoullsee and hear the results of your work everywhere from movie theaters to smartphones. We continuously push the boundaries ofaudioimaging andcloudtechnology 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.
Summary:
We are a key research team within Dolbys Advanced Technology Group focused on creatingcutting edgetechnologies that drive immersive audio experiences. As an Acoustic Mapping Intern you will be exposed to the technologies that enabled Dolby AtmosFlexConnectandbe responsible fordeveloping some of the technologies that will enable the next generation of addition to a relevant degree you will needgood communicationskills and will be the type of researcher who loves collaborating with and enabling others to jointly producehigh-qualityoutcomes.
Responsibilities:
Numerical Optimization
Solve constrained linear and nonlinear optimization problems
Formulate real-world problems aswithinoptimizationframeworks
Acoustics
Measurement and simulation ofmicrophone arrays and loudspeakers
Direction of arrival estimation and beamforming algorithms
Room impulse response analysis and general acoustic signal processing
Data Analytics
Monte Carlo analysis
Data pipelines continuous integration workflows data models SQL Spark
Visualization dashboards
Technical Documentation and Communication
Write andmaintaindetailed technical documentation
Communicate clearly with colleagues through technical discussions and presentations
Read write and publish technical reports and papers
Protectintellectual property by filing patents
Requirements:
Pursuing aMastersor PhDdegree inElectronic EngineeringComputer ScienceMathematics Physics or related fields.
Experience withPython C/C
Experience with machine learning/ AI
Experience with acoustic simulations
Highly Desired:
Familiarity with acoustic modeling Treblepyroomacoustics
Experience with measurement of real-world
Experience with datavisualization
Experiencewith data intelligence
We recognize that applying to internships can be a daunting process especially if you have not had anypreviousinternships or if this is a new field of interest to you. Even if you do not havepreviousprofessionalexperience to meet the listed qualifications we will consider relevant project volunteer and extracurricular experiences and we encourage you to include them on your resume and apply.
We will review applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance to have your resume reviewed and considered we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Eligibility
Working towards aMastersor PhD in Electronic Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Physics or related are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time Monday Friday for12 weeksbetween September 2026 December 2026.
The start date for this internship is as follows (please note these dates are not flexible):
September 21 2026
The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $55-62/hrand can vary if outside of this location. Our hourly 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 experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly 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
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race religious creed color age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin religion marital status family status medical condition disability military service pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state and local laws and ordinances.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Dolby creates audio, visual, and voice technologies for movies, TV, music, and gaming. Experience it all in the immersive sound and stunning picture of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
