Hiring: Sr. Member Research Staff, Director Video Standards Company: Dolby Laboratories Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 17:58:50 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Video Coding Standards, Image Coding, High-Level Syntax, H.265/HEVC, H.266/VVC, VUI, SEI, Parameter Sets, Encapsulation Formats, Delivery Protocols, Multimedia Presentation, Scene Description, File Formats, Signal Processing, Neural Network-Based Video Coding, International Standardization, Technical Leadership Experience: - Highly experienced expert in image and video coding and systems technologies - Strong record of contributing to and leading international standards development - Experience collaborating with global experts to develop advanced technologies - Proven ability to play an influential role in standards bodies and provide strategic guidance for internal technology initiatives - Active participation in international standardization organizations and industry consortia Required Skills: - Develop innovative video coding functionality and signaling technologies for current and emerging video coding standards - Expertise in high-level syntax elements such as parameter sets, VUI (Video Usability Information), and SEI (Supplemental Enhancement Information) for codecs like H.265/HEVC, H.266/VVC, and beyond - Design new algorithms and system technologies for video systems standards, including encapsulation formats, delivery protocols, multimedia presentation, scene description, and file formats - Advance signal processing methods—including classical and neural network-based approaches—for pre-processing, post-processing, and next-generation video codecs - Represent the company in global standardization efforts for video and imaging technologies, providing technical leadership and contributing to industry visibility Qualifications: - Demonstrated strong understanding of the business, industry, and market, with the ability to apply insight to advance strategy - Proactive thinker who plans effectively and anticipates future trends and implications of various scenarios - Ability to set and communicate clear strategic direction and vision for the organization - Adapts well to evolving conditions and responds constructively to change, showing openness to new ideas, flexibility in approach, and resilience Compensation: Excellent compensation and benefits 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!