Research Intern - Volumetric Video Semantics Processing (PhD, Fall 2025)

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. The Dolby U internship program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work side by side with industry leaders. Amplify your insatiable curiosity by implementing real-world solutions that revolutionize how people communicate and how entertainment is created, delivered, and enjoyed worldwide. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work. For any student seeking to gain invaluable expertise through meaningful, personal contributions, we invite you to join us in continuing to design a future where technology meets entertainment!

The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG’s mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby’s continued growth. Our researchers have a broad range of expertise related to computer science and electrical engineering, such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio engineering, image processing, computer vision, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT.

About the role  

As a Research Intern - Volumetric Video Semantics Processing at Dolby, you will have the opportunity to work on the cutting-edge and impactful topics in the field. With the guidance of Dolby’s leading media technology experts, you will address industry-relevant, real-world generative video problems aimed at creating advanced consumer experience in multimedia entertainment. 

This opportunity will be based at our research offices in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Summary of Position: 

We are a key research team within Dolby’s Advanced Technology Group, focused on creating cutting-edge imaging technologies that drive next-generation consumer experiences. We are looking for strong candidates with solid technical skills, problem-solving and analytical abilities, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate should have interest in one or more of the following areas: 

• Semantics analysis and content understanding 

• Volumetric video representation for static and dynamic Scene 

• LLM/VLM/MMLM and other image/video related Foundation models 

• Interactive/generative video editing 

Requirements: 

• PhD student in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.  

• Proven ability to conduct research and demonstrate results through projects, prototypes, patent filings, and papers in peer reviewed journals and conferences. 

• Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time positions, or at a lab.  

• Proficiency in Python and PyTorch 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Highly Desired Experience in one of the following: 

• Creating demos and prototypes for research applications.  

• Developing innovative AI based solutions for volumetric video generation and enhancement. 

• Experience in applying advanced techniques for volumetric content analysis and understanding. 

• Writing technical reports and/or publications.  

• First-author publications at peer-reviewed conferences or journals.   

We will review applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance to have your resume reviewed and considered, we recommend submitting your application by June 28, 2025. 

Eligibility: 

Currently enrolled in a doctorate program in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Recent grads who are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time Monday – Friday for 12 weeks between September 2025 – December 2025.  

The start date for this internship is as follows (please note these dates are not flexible): 

• Monday, September 22, 2025 

The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $50/hr and 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.