Senior Staff AI Multimodal Researcher

Via Licensing Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolby is seeking a senior research leader to guide the Multimodal Experiences Lab in San Francisco. You will spearhead research at the intersection of multimodal AI and immersive technologies, invent next-gen interactive systems, and drive projects across rendering and delivery pipelines.

You will mentor researchers, shape strategy with ATG leaders, and partner with product groups to translate breakthroughs into scalable products.

Qualifications

• Proven research experience in multimodal AI, generative AI, computer vision, and audiovisual analysis.
• Strong record of innovation with patents and top-conference publications as first author.
• Experience deploying AI systems at scale in production environments.
• Demonstrated C/C++/Python programming and problem solving abilities.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire research teams.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with global impact.
• 8+ years of relevant research and industry experience; PhD optional with depth and impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on research at the intersection of multimodal AI and immersive experiences.
• Invent and advance next-generation interactive and sensory technologies.
• Drive projects across content creation, delivery, analysis, and rendering systems.
• Collaborate with global research teams to set directions and fuel licensing and cloud efforts.
• Guide and mentor a high-performing team of researchers in multimodal understanding and rendering.
• Define research roadmaps in partnership with ATG leaders and align with global initiatives.
• Translate research breakthroughs into real-world products with business groups.

Skills

Multimodal AI research

Publications & patents

AI deployment at scale

C/C++/Python

Mentoring

Cross-functional communication

8+ years experience

Education

PhD optional

Tools

GPU/CPU architectures

Embedded systems

SoC platforms

Job description

What You Will Accomplish

As a senior research leader in the Multimodal Experiences Lab, you will shape the future of Dolby’s multimodal immersive technologies by focusing on three core areas:

Cutting-Edge Research

• Lead hands-on research at the intersection of multimodal AI and immersive sensory experiences.
• Invent and advance next-generation interactive and sensory technologies.
• Drive projects that enhance multimodal content creation, delivery, analysis, and rendering systems.
• Collaborate with global research teams to set research directions and fuel Dolby’s licensing and cloud businesses.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Guide, grow, and mentor a high-performing team of researchers in multimodal understanding, delivery, and rendering.
• Foster an innovative, transparent, and results-oriented research culture.
• Develop and nurture junior researchers into independent contributors and future leaders.

Technology Strategy & Collaboration

• Define research roadmaps in partnership with ATG leaders and align resources to global initiatives.
• Partner closely with Dolby’s Business Groups to translate research breakthroughs into real-world products.
• Influence Dolby’s long-term technology strategy through collaboration with product managers, program managers, and engineering teams worldwide.

What You Bring (Required)

• Proven research experience in multimodal AI, generative AI, computer vision, and audiovisual analysis
• Strong record of innovation, including patents and publications with first authorship in top conferences (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, etc.)
• Proven experience deploying AI systems at scale in production environments
• Demonstrated C/C++/Python programming and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and inspire research teams.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a track record of translating research into globally impactful products.
• 8+ years of relevant research and industry experience. Candidates without a PhD are expected to demonstrate additional depth and impact commensurate with the role

What You Bring (Desired)

• Experience with GPU/CPU architectures, embedded systems, and SoC platforms for ML/AI deployment.

Learn more about our innovative research: https://www.dolby.com/about/innovation/empowering/

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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is,$204,000-$300,000, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, profit sharing and equity compensation 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

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