Sr Product & Business Mgr, XR Devices

Dolby; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,300 - 261,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Challenging projects

Excellent compensation and benefits

Job summary

Dolby is seeking a Senior Product Manager to drive the future of immersive entertainment through XR technologies in San Francisco. This role involves leading product strategy and managing the entire product lifecycle for XR audio and video devices.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, a strong understanding of multimedia systems, and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams. A competitive salary range of $190,300 - $261,500 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive product management experience.
• Strong understanding of multimedia systems and AV SoC architectures.
• Proven ability to build and scale ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle for XR and wearable device experiences.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across teams.
• Develop and communicate business strategy.

Skills

Product management experience

Collaboration with engineering teams

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Multimedia systems knowledge

Embedded software and SDKs

Audio and video technologies

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.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will help define and drive the future of immersive and interactive entertainment across Smart/AI Glasses, audio wearables (true wireless earbuds/headphones), and head‑mounted displays (XR devices). This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, technology, and business leadership, with end‑to‑end ownership of a portfolio that enables Dolby XR audio and video experiences for consumers.

You will shape the roadmap that brings Dolby’s immersive technologies to life on next‑generation XR devices—guiding concepts from early innovation through launch and scale. In addition to full product lifecycle ownership, you will act as the business owner for this portfolio, with accountability for strategy, execution, and revenue outcomes.

XR is an emerging and rapidly evolving market. In this role, you will help define what entertainment means in this space—bringing colleagues, partners, and customers along the journey. You’ll combine deep subject‑matter expertise with strategic vision, working collaboratively across the organization while operating with a high degree of autonomy.

What You’ll Bring

You are energized by pushing the boundaries of immersive media and interactive experiences. You are curious by nature, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and motivated by turning complex technology into compelling products. You can dive deep with research and engineering teams when needed, while consistently elevating discussions through strong product judgment, business acumen, and long‑term thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle for a portfolio of XR and wearable device experiences, including product vision, roadmap definition, product‑market fit validation, and execution—ensuring solutions reach the market with the right capabilities at the right time.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across Dolby teams to deliver a cohesive XR ecosystem, managing upstream and downstream dependencies and ensuring alignment with broader Dolby strategy.
• Serve as the primary bridge between the Entertainment Business Group and the Advanced Technology Group for XR audio and video device products, partnering closely with research teams to translate innovation into scalable offerings.
• Act as a subject matter expert on XR audio and video technologies for immersive and interactive content capture and playback (e.g., 360° and 6DoF experiences).
• Develop and communicate business strategy, building alignment and buy‑in across the organization.
• Partner with Marketing and internal stakeholders to shape and execute impactful go‑to‑market strategies.
• Own revenue planning and execution for the XR and wearables device portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive product management experience, with a demonstrated track record of leading successful audio and/or video product strategies for consumer electronics devices—ideally including Smart Glasses, HMDs, or audio wearables.
• Strong understanding of multimedia systems and AV SoC architectures, as well as mobile displays and camera technologies.
• Experience collaborating with major consumer electronics SoC suppliers (e.g., Qualcomm, MediaTek, Airoha, BES).
• Ability to engage deeply with global engineering teams, with experience in embedded software, SDKs, and audio and video technologies.
• Audio experience should include spatial audio.
• Video experience should include HDR and 3D technologies.
• Proven ability to build and scale ecosystems, enabling multiple partners to work together successfully.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates a strong ownership mindset with a history of delivering measurable results.
• Recognized as a thought leader and compelling communicator, able to inspire alignment and change through both written and verbal communication.
• Brings empathy and respect to interactions with team members, partners, customers, and end users.
• Sets high standards and leads by example, fostering excellence while supporting collaboration and growth.

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full‑time position is $190,300 - $261,500, 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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland