VP of Immersive AI Systems

Via Licensing Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 289,100 - 408,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Profit sharing

Executive equity compensation

Job summary

Via Licensing Corporation in San Francisco is seeking a strategic research leader to define and lead AI initiatives. This role includes building high-impact research programs and mentoring world-class research teams in areas such as distributed systems, AI infrastructure, and natural language processing.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in research leadership and a PhD in a relevant field. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in advanced research and senior technical leadership.
• Proven track record of leading high-impact research initiatives.
• Experience leading globally distributed research organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic research vision and lead AI initiatives.
• Set technical direction for AI models deployment and optimization.
• Build and mentor world-class research teams.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Edge Computing

AI Infrastructure

Natural language processing

Computer vision

Multimedia systems

Network optimization

Data mining

Knowledge discovery

Visualization

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

What You Will Accomplish

• Define and lead strategic research vision, initiatives in scalable data platforms, media curation and distributed AI, collaborative systems, and intelligent visualization.


• Set technical direction and architecture principles for training and deploying AI models at scale—optimizing for edge computing, data efficiency, and real‑time responsiveness.


• Advance the frontier of AI/ML, natural language processing, data mining, and cognitive systems—balancing long‑term vision with near‑term impact.


• Build and mentor world‑class research teams, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and breakthrough thinking.


• Collaborate with global leadership to shape ATG’s research agenda, influence technology strategy, and align innovation with business outcomes.


• Champion bottom‑up innovation, empowering researchers to explore bold ideas and translate them into transformative technologies.


• Represent ATG externally through publications, keynote talks, and strategic partnerships—establishing thought leadership across academia and industry.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent research leadership experience.


• 15+ years of progressive experience spanning advanced research and senior technical leadership, including responsibility for setting research direction and scaling teams.


• Proven track record of leading high‑impact research initiatives, with demonstrated research credibility through influential publications, patents, or widely adopted technologies (prior top‑tier academic publishing strongly valued).


• Deep expertise in Distributed Systems, Edge Computing, and AI Infrastructure, with strong working knowledge across one or more adjacent areas, such as:
  
  
  
  • Distributed databases and storage systems
  
  
  • Scalable AI/ML model deployment
  
  
  • Natural language processing and computer vision
  
  
  • Multimedia systems and network optimization
  
  
  • Data mining, knowledge discovery, and visualization
  
  
  • Foundation Models and LLMs
  
  


• Experience leading globally distributed, matrixed research organizations and balancing long‑term exploratory research with business‑aligned outcomes.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Vision: Anticipates technological shifts and crafts research agendas that position ATG at the forefront of innovation.


• Influence & Collaboration: Proven ability to partner with product, engineering, and executive leadership to translate research investments into strategic and commercial impact


• Team Building: Proven success in recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top research talent. Skilled at translating business goals into team objectives.


• Execution Excellence: Balances bold innovation with disciplined execution. Makes data‑informed decisions and manages risk effectively.


• Communication: Exceptional scientific writing and presentation skills. Comfortable briefing executives and engaging with external stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full‑time position is $289,100-$408,500, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, profit sharing and executive 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.

Criminal History

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.