Join the world leader in innovation and building unique entertainment experiences at Dolby. The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) at Dolby works at imagining, creating, and integrating cutting-edge technologies at Dolby and is central to its innovation. As a Research Intern at ATG, you will imagine new visual, audio, and multimodal experiences that enable content creators to deliver their stories with maximum impact while allowing consumers to enjoy these experiences with unprecedented quality and immersion.
The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) at Dolby is at the forefront of research and development in audio-visual technologies. Our team explores novel approaches in spatial audio processing, high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, computer vision, machine learning, and perceptual modeling. We collaborate across disciplines to push the boundaries of what is possible in entertainment technology, translating cutting-edge research into innovations that shape the future of media experiences worldwide.
While traditional focus on foundation models has centered around standard audio and visual technologies, Dolby is pioneering the application of these powerful AI systems to enhance media experiences. We are seeking a PhD research intern to join our Foundational AI lab to explore how large-scale models can be leveraged for spatial audio, HDR imaging/video, and high pixel depth imaging/video generation and representation learning.
As a Research Intern, you will:
The role will be based out of our research facility in Atlanta, GA, and offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art computing resources and proprietary datasets.
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Computational Media, or related fields.
Demonstrable proficiency in training and fine-tuning large models (diffusion models, transformers, autoregressive models, etc.).
First-authored publication in relevant domains at top conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, ICASSP, and similar venues.
We will review applications on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates should submit a CV, research statement, and relevant publications or project examples. For the best chance to have your resume reviewed and considered, we recommend submitting your application by June 26, 2026.
Join us in shaping the future of entertainment technology through the power of AI and foundation models.
Currently enrolled in Doctoral program. Must be available to work full-time Monday – Friday for 12 weeks between September 2026 – December 2026.
The start date for this internship is as follows (please note these dates are not flexible):
The Atlanta base hourly range for this internship position is $53/hr and can vary if outside of this location. Our hourly 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, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly 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.
