Senior Cinema Tech Software Engineer (Real-Time Embedded)

Dolby; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Health benefits

Job summary

Dolby is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer for the Cinema Technology Group in San Francisco. You will design and maintain real-time embedded software for cinema playback servers, audio processors, and related devices.

The role emphasizes secure, scalable software on embedded platforms and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Bring 5+ years in C/C++, deep Linux experience, and a track record of innovation in embedded imaging/audio.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related.
• 5+ years in real-time embedded or audio/video products with C/C++.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a globally distributed organization.
• Linux experience including custom driver and kernel patches.
• Consistent history of innovation and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain security and audio/video real-time software on embedded platforms (ARM, x86, FPGA) with Linux/Open‑BSD based stacks.
• Design and maintain product-secured infrastructure that scales from manufacture to release.
• Collaborate with industry groups (DCI, SMPTE) to implement new standards.
• Work with Dolby research teams to bring technologies to releasable products for cinemas.
• Stay current with industry trends and provide guidance to others.
• Deliver development projects on schedule.

Skills

Real-time embedded software

C/C++

Linux experience

Written and verbal communication

Standards knowledge (DCI/SMPTE)

Mentoring/Guidance

Education

BS or higher in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Linux kernel patches

Embedded platforms

ARM/x86/FPGA

Job description

Dolby is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer for the Cinema Technology Group in San Francisco. You will design and maintain real-time embedded software for cinema playback servers, audio processors, and related devices.

The role emphasizes secure, scalable software on embedded platforms and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Bring 5+ years in C/C++, deep Linux experience, and a track record of innovation in embedded imaging/audio.