Senior Database Research Scientist

Dolby; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm in entertainment technology and contribute to groundbreaking research in data management and AI. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that impact how audiences experience audio and video. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, leveraging your expertise in big data systems and analytics to drive advancements in technology. The company promotes a flexible work culture, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment while tackling exciting challenges that shape the future of entertainment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Approach

Collegial Culture

Challenging Projects

Excellent Compensation

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software architecture for real-time processing.
• Expertise in relational databases and big data systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop data platforms and analytics tools for cloud and edge computing.
• Research and innovate on data management and AI/ML applications.

Skills

AI/ML

Data Analytics

Problem Solving

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Master's in a related field

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Cloud-based data services

Job description

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

We’re seeking innovative researchers in database systems and big data management to help advance technologies that benefit both Dolby and society. As part of our team, you’ll:

• Develop cutting-edge data platforms, services, and analytics tools for large-scale cloud and edge computing environments.
• Advance methods for extracting insights from diverse data sources in innovative, impactful ways.

Our research spans a variety of topics, including:

• Big data management, scalable data cleaning, and transformation tools.
• Data quality, search, and discovery for structured data.
• Information extraction, time-series data analysis, metadata management, and analytics of heterogeneous data.
• Applied AI, machine learning, and data visualization techniques.
• Natural language processing (NLP).
• Big data system innovations, including resource management, storage, caching, query optimization, security, and privacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance Heterogeneous Data Management
  • Research polystore systems and apply AI/ML techniques to tackle foundational challenges like data quality, profiling, integration, and schema matching.
• Develop Scalable Tools
  • Build frameworks for creating machine learning models and data science algorithms across multiple domains, including tabular data, time-series, text, audio, and video.
• Innovate Distributed Architectures
  • Design distributed systems leveraging edge computing to enable use cases such as predictive routing, adaptive environments, and data-driven experiences.
• Work with Dolby’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG) researchers to address data-centric challenges in AI/ML for audio and video applications.

What You Need to Succeed

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of software architecture for real-time, distributed processing of audio/video algorithms across cloud and edge devices.
  • Basic familiarity with audio/video streaming formats.
• Curiosity & Innovation:
  • Eagerness to explore emerging technologies and create new solutions.
• Ability to develop groundbreaking algorithms, tools, and technologies that position Dolby as a leader in enhancing digital sight and sound experiences.
• Quickly respond to trends and technological shifts, ensuring Dolby maintains a competitive edge.
• Engage with peers, academia, and industry leaders to drive innovation.

Desired Background

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Expertise in relational databases, big data systems, and data analytics.
• Deep knowledge of data management, distributed systems, query optimization, and applied data science.
• Proficiency in statistics, machine learning, and foundational data structures/algorithms.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Relevant publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., SIGMOD, VLDB, KDD).

Bonus Skills

• Experience with tools like Databricks, Spark, or cloud-based data services.
• Familiarity with AI model development and deployment in cloud environments.