Image & AI Research Lead/Manager

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, PyTorch, SQL, TensorFlow

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.

Play a key role as part of Dolby's new R+D Center in Bangalore as a Senior Research Leaderin our Advanced Technology Group ATG. ATG is the research and technology arm of Dolby Labs. It has multiple competencies that innovate on technologies in audio, video, AR/VR, multimodal applied to gaming, music, professional, broadcast and user-generated content. Many areas of expertise related to computer science and electrical engineering, such as AI/ML, computer vision, image processing, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio engineering, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, natural language processing, knowledge engineering and management, social network analysis, computer graphics, image & signal compression, computer networking, IoT are highly relevant to our research. 

What you’ll do

• As a senior researcher, you will invent and develop the next generation of image and video analysis, enhancement, and processing technologies. Jointly with Dolby’s world-class global research teams, you will set directions, identify projects and build the image technologies driving Dolby’s cloud and licensing business.
• With a solid understanding of the latest AI technologies, you will explore the applications of AI to the delivery and creation of XR multimedia technologies. You will be active in defining and executing research projects involving both video and audio enabling multi-modal analysis.
• As a senior leader, you will manage and mentor a small group of researchers working in image, multi-modal, AI and XR technologies. You will work with your team guiding the actual work and developing each member’s research methodology.
• You work with ATG technology leaders to co-define projects and assign your staff to global R&D initiatives led by other technology initiative leads. Work jointly with upper management, lead resource and work allocation.
• You will also work with Dolby’s Business Groups (BG) to bring the research to life in many products, working closely with product managers, program managers, and BG engineering teams worldwide.
• Contribute to developing a dynamic, flexible, transparent, results-oriented and innovative working atmosphere

 Education and desired experience

• Ph.D. plus at least 5 years of industrial experience/Masters plus at least 9 years of experience with a degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science.
• Very deep understanding and strong record of research in image analysis, enhancement, compression and processing technologies.
• Solid background in machine learning, XR environments and multi-modal computing. Knowledge of Natural Language Processing is a big plus.
• Knowledge of Game environments, graphical processing, consumer products, SoC architectures, embedded software, GPU/CPU implementations, algorithm validation and testing, implementation of ML/AI algorithms.
• Demonstrated ability to create fundamentally new, novel (patentable) signal processing and AI based technologies and algorithms.
• Solid publication record.
• Strong track of inventing, developing and productizing video technologies in an industrial research environment.
• Ability to envision applications of new technologies in the form of innovative product solutions. Strong innovator.
• Highly skilled in C/C++, Python, Tensorflow, Pytorch etc.
• Experience in guiding and mentoring younger researchers.
• Team-oriented work ethic and interest to work in cross-continental teams.
• Strong personal interest in learning, researching, and creating relevant new technologies with high commercial impact.
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.