staff software engineer

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is based in the product engineering team of the Entertainment Technology group.

In this role, you will design and build audio and video software for global users in consumer entertainment and automotive industries in collaboration with key industry partners. The role involves designing and developing Dolbys audio and video technologies, including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, along with operating systems integration and application development.

The position requires deep knowledge of multimedia frameworks, audio/video technologies, a very good understanding of operating system internals (e.g. Android, iOS, Linux) and associated application frameworks. The position demands a candidate capable of independently planning and developing software components against technical and schedule challenges, following strong software design and process principles while mentoring junior team members. The position requires working within an international engineering team marrying deep technical leadership with an ability to work across geographies and cultures. It includes direct interactions with engineering leads, product managers, customers, and other business units.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Software Development & Architecture

• Independently plan, design, develop, and deliver software products on schedule
• Define system-level architecture and implement software engineering design patterns for robust code structure
• Establish clear software design requirements and performance objectives
• Lead and actively participate in software design, code reviews, and bug resolution
  
  

• Demonstrate skills in using development tools, including design, debugging, and continuous integration, as well as familiarity with various technologies such as operating systems, relevant libraries and packages
• Make well-informed technical decisions that consider all aspects of problems
• Provide technical guidance to team members and assist engineers with tool utilization
• Stay current with competitive and complementary technologies
• Research and evaluate potential applications for future products or licensable technologies
  
  

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to ensure design sustainability
• Evaluate testing methodologies to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks and technical issues
  
  

• Work autonomously while managing ambiguity and multiple priorities effectively
• Manage time effectively to achieve both individual and team objectives
• Clearly communicate technical concepts to audiences at all organizational levels
• Represent the team and company professionally when interacting with internal and external customers
• Build a high degree of influence with internal & external partners
• Mentor junior team members and enhance team effectiveness through workflow improvements
• Develop and maintain key relationships throughout the organization
  
  

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Over 8 years of experience in software development (C/C++/Java/Rust/Kotlin) on Android or Linux platforms.
• Experience with Android OS internals is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of SoC vendor hardware abstraction layers and the associated device drivers.
• Extensive experience in developing Audio/Video consumer or automotive products.
• Strong object-oriented software design skills using multi-threaded C++.
• Experience in Android and/or iOS app development is highly desirable.
• A thorough understanding of software design and software lifecycle maintenance.
• Capability to plan project deadlines using goals and work breakdown structures.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both general and technology-specific contexts.