Dolby Careers PhD Research Intern Multimodal AI, Audio (Fall 2026, Atlanta)
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Atlanta, GA - 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.
What is the internship program
The Dolby U internship program offers impactful project-based work experience in a collaborative creative environment where you work with industry leaders. It isa great wayto get exposure to cool technologies hone your skills and build a pathway toward full-time opportunities with Dolby.
Dolby Laboratories is looking for a self-motivated talented individual interested in applying their theoretical and practicalexpertiseto the development ofnew technologies. The position is in theMultimodal Processing Team within the Advanced Technology Group of Dolby Laboratories. It will involve workingin close collaboration with otherresearchscientists/engineers/AIresearchers in multiple locations.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Machine Perception and Reasoning team you will developinnovative AI algorithmsdesigned to process audio and/or video data forapplications inaudio-visual qualityevaluation audio-visual content analysisand multimodal representations.Your contributionswill help the definition of new formats and evaluation pipelines for generative AI media.
At Dolby everyone is invested in your success and strives to make it the best place for you to start your career. As part of your internship experience at Dolbyyoullget the following:
First-hand exposure to Dolby technology.
A diverse open and welcoming culture.
Practicalexperience:get to be a part of real-world projects.
Impact: your work will be used by millions of people every day.
The potential to publish and/or patent your innovations.
What are we looking for in candidates
Along with your solid technical skills candidates shoulddemonstrateproblem-solvingand analytical abilities goodcommunicationandcollaborationskills acuriosityfor how and why things work as they do and a passionfor audio video movies music or game technology.
Areas of Focus
Multimodalmachinelearning anddeeplearning.
Multimodal generative AI.
Audio and/orVideo quality evaluation.
Audio-visual content analysis and enhancement.
Multimodal representationlearning.
Qualifications
Working towards a Ph.D.degree in Artificial Intelligence Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field.
Experience developing and training deep learning architectures.
Experience working with deep learning architecture for audioand/orvideoapplications.
First-author publications attop-tierpeer-reviewed AI conferences(CVPR ICCV ECCVNeurIPS ICMLICLRInterSpeech ICASSP etc.).
Programming experience in Python and experience working with frameworks likePyTorchor TensorFlow.
Ability to prototype quickly with adept critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented work ethic.
We will review applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance to have your resume reviewed and considered we recommendsubmittingyour application byJune 26 2026.
Eligibility
Working towards aPh.D. degreein Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field; recentgradswithin six months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time Monday to Fridayfor12 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 Atlanta Area base hourly range for this internship position is $53/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.
