Research Intern - Image/Video Processing

Key Skills

Algorithms, Effective communication skills, Image processing, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Deep Learning, OpenGL

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.

Dolby engineers, scientists, and researchers work on core technologies, including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Our global teams share their talent and energy to enable the most immersive experiences that technology can deliver. Join Dolby and work at the cutting edge of the media backbone for the world of tomorrow.

What is the internship program?

The Dolby U internship program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work with industry leaders. It is a great way to get exposure to cool technologies, hone your skills, and build a pathway toward full-time opportunities with Dolby.?

Our Advance Technology Group will offer multiple doctoral-level intern research roles during the summer of 2023, working on an exciting array of technology areas.

As a Dolby intern, you could use signal processing and machine learning/AI to create immersive audio and visual experiences in the home or develop novel algorithms that synthesize technology that enables the next generation of Dolby products.

At Dolby, everyone is invested in your success and strives to make it the best place for you to start your career. As part of your intern experience at Dolby, you’ll get the following:?

• First-hand exposure to Dolby technology?
• A diverse, open, and welcoming culture
• Practical Experience: Get to be a part of real-world projects
• Support: 1-1 Mentoring plus guidance from the wider engineering team
• Impact: your work will be used by millions of people every day?

Eligibility:

Working towards a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; recent grads within six months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, for three months between May/June – Aug/Sept 2023. 

What are we looking for in candidates

Along with your solid technical skills, candidates should demonstrate?problem-solving?and analytical abilities, good?communication?and?collaboration?skills, a?curiosity?for how and why things work as they do, and a passion?for audio, video, movies, music, or game technology. 

Areas of Focus

• Novel image color/signal representations algorithms, and processing
• Video pre-/post-processing algorithms with deep learning and computer vision to improve perceptual picture quality
• Image/scene analysis, generation of metadata and/or hashing (can utilize machine-learning)
• New neural network architectures, training methods, and algorithms in the areas of video processing and computer vision (image capture, restoration, display, and perception)
• Analysis of neural network computational complexity vs. picture quality
• 3D scene representations, novel view synthesis and rendering algorithms with deep learning and computer vision (NeRF, MPI, SH)
• Novel computer graphics techniques for image rendering
• Multi-modal (combination of video, audio, 360, and/or 3D) representations and algorithms
• Human machine interface; sensor, identification/recognition/tracking, computer vision, and deep learning

Qualifications

• Working towards a master’s/Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• Proficient in MATLAB/Python
• Experience with image signal processing methods and design including feature extraction, segmentation, and classification
• Experience with machine learning networks (PyTorch/Tensorflow/equivalent) for imaging a plus
• Solid coursework or research background in color theory, human vision, perception, computational geometry, color transformations a plus
• Programming experience with game engines (e.g. Unreal) a plus
• Familiarity with 3D rendering libraries and CUDA/Metal programming a strong plus
• Ability to prototype quickly, with adept critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented work ethic
• Proven track record of writing technical reports and/or publications is a plus

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