Associate Test Engineer

Dolby Laboratories; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Test Engineer to join their innovative team in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, testing production and post-production software tools that shape the future of entertainment. You'll engage with a variety of professional products, troubleshoot issues, and develop testing methodologies. The company promotes a flexible work environment, ensuring you can perform at your best while contributing to projects that impact millions of users globally. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Health Benefits

Bonus Opportunities

Collegial Culture

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with production/post-production software tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation testing on licensed professional partner products.
• Analyze test results and compile data for reports.

Skills

Production/Post-Production Software Tools

Communication Skills

Scripting Languages (Python)

Networking Fundamentals

Dolby Technologies Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Avid Pro Tools

Steinberg Nuendo

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

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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, you’ll 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. We’re 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 benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

Dolby’s consumer entertainment and cinema businesses are bringing Dolby’s breakthrough technologies, powering the world’s top movies, TV shows, music, games, and live sports to more places around the world across a wider range of consumer experiences and devices.

Associate Test Engineer

Use Dolby development kit to test production and post-production software tools, professional encoder/decoders and similar products for audio and video performance. These activities include: testing of emerging and current technologies, troubleshooting system problems, and developing alternative test methods and procedures. Applies professional and technical concepts and integrates knowledge and experience consistent with a skilled specialist. Standard work practices are understood and followed. Exchanges detailed technical information and provides support with internal and external customers. Applies discretion and independent judgment to solve problems and make recommendations.

Able to communicate complex technical issues both verbally and in written reports. Self-motivated and able to work well under minimal supervision. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Able to prioritize a continually changing workload.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Dolby evaluation testing on licensed professional partner products.
• Analyze the test results to pass/fail the product and compile the test data ready for the report writing.
• Learn the test plan and set up the test environment by communicating with partners to identify the necessary test equipment/room configuration.
• Work with Pro App Engineers to learn details on partner product integration, esp., any customized workflows and/or waived requirements prior to product submission.
• Participate in test kit development and provide feedback to improve test instructions, test signals, and test methods.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Must have some hands-on experience with production/post-production software tools such as:
• DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Nuendo, Filmlight Baselight.
• Colorfront Transkoder, Rohde & Schwarz Clipster, MTI Film Cortex, Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Must have knowledge of production/post-production workflows, terminology, jargon, and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus strong work and business ethics.
• Nice to have knowledge of standard archival/mezzanine formats, e.g., MXF, IMF, MOV, or ADM.
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python is a plus.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and advanced concepts, including TCP/IP protocols, routing, switching, and network security principles.
• Knowledge of Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and especially, Dolby Vision is a plus.
• Knowledge of SDI and HDMI interfaces is a plus.
  
  

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $79,900-$103,900. 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 this 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Entertainment Providers, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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