Hiring: Senior Staff AI Multimodal Researcher Company: Dolby Laboratories Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:58:50 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Multimodal AI, Generative AI, Computer Vision, Audiovisual Analysis, Immersive Technologies, C/C++, Python, GPU/CPU Architectures, Embedded Systems, SoC Platforms, Research Leadership, Mentorship Experience: - 8+ years of relevant research and industry experience - Proven research experience in multimodal AI, generative AI, computer vision, and audiovisual analysis - Proven experience deploying AI systems at scale in production environments - Proven ability to manage, mentor, and inspire research teams - Candidates without a PhD are expected to demonstrate additional depth and impact commensurate with the role Required Skills: - Strong record of innovation, including patents and publications with first authorship in top conferences (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, etc.) - Demonstrated C/C++/Python programming and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a track record of translating research into globally impactful products - Lead hands-on research at the intersection of multimodal AI and immersive sensory experiences - Define research roadmaps in partnership with ATG leaders and align resources to global initiatives - Guide, grow, and mentor a high-performing team of researchers in multimodal understanding, delivery, and rendering Qualifications: - Senior research leader in the Multimodal Experiences Lab - Shape the future of Dolby's multimodal immersive technologies across cutting-edge research, mentorship & team development, and technology strategy & collaboration - Invent and advance next-generation interactive and sensory technologies - Drive projects that enhance multimodal content creation, delivery, analysis, and rendering systems - Collaborate with global research teams to set research directions and fuel Dolby's licensing and cloud businesses - Foster an innovative, transparent, and results-oriented research culture - Develop and nurture junior researchers into independent contributors and future leaders - Partner closely with Dolby's Business Groups to translate research breakthroughs into real-world products - Influence Dolby's long-term technology strategy through collaboration with product managers, program managers, and engineering teams worldwide - Desired: Experience with GPU/CPU architectures, embedded systems, and SoC platforms for ML/AI deployment Compensation: - Excellent compensation and benefits - Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!