Senior Software Engineer in Test

Dolby Laboratories; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 137,100 - 188,300; Full time

Job summary

Dolby Laboratories in Sunnyvale is seeking a Test Engineer to contribute to innovative imaging and video algorithms. The position involves creating test designs, executing testing initiatives, and maintaining CI set-ups. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related fields and have 5+ years of experience in imaging engineering.

The role requires strong Python skills and experience in test automation. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Dolby offers competitive salaries and a flexible work approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in professional imaging and/or system and application engineering.
• Experience deploying and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Experience testing applications related to computer graphics, computer vision, image processing, and/or video processing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution of test initiatives for Dolby imaging and video software.
• Create test designs and implement tests independently.
• Maintain CI and test fixtures.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Agile teamwork

Python programming

Software development process

Proactive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

Git

Jira

scipy

numpy

CUDA

OpenCV

OpenMP

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.

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Contribute significantly to the execution of a complete test initiative for innovative Dolby Imaging/Video algorithms and software starting with fresh proof of concept to delivering high quality, scalable, reliable media solutions for the world
• Partner with research teams, development and product owners as an integrated effort
• Able to work in fast‑paced working environment with dynamic projects; Agile teamwork experience is a plus.
• Participate in schedule estimations; test planning; test design reviews; test reporting
• Independently create test designs and implement tests
• Extend and maintain CI and test fixtures, including hardware, software, and automation environments
• Follow best practices for source control development, continuous integration, automated testing, and release management.
• Produce and maintain useful and usable documentation of work.
• Partner with technical writers to provide and review technical data relating to documentation for the SDK going into technical publication

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Passion for multimedia technologies and creating amazing experiences
• 5+ years of experience in professional imaging and or system and application engineering
• Experience deploying and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Professional level experience coding with Python
• Key understanding of all aspects of software development process, bug tracking and reporting.
• Experience testing applications related to computer graphics, computer vision, image processing and/or video processing.
• Microsoft Windows and/or Linux experience is required.
• Strong, proactive communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired

• Energetic and curious collaborator
• Interest and experience with AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude
• Experience with scipy and numpy
• Experience with Resolve, Baselite, and Colorfront applications.
• Experience with CUDA, OpenCV and OpenMP.
• Experience testing C/C++.
• Experience with Git and Jira.
• Knowledge of video technologies, cinema and television production and post‑production workflows.
• Knowledge of HDR technologies such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG.

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full‑time position is $137,100 - 188,300 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 the 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.