PhD Research Intern - Multimodal AI, Audio (Fall 2026, Atlanta)

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG's mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby's continued growth. As a valued member of the Dolby team, you'll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continuously push the boundaries of audio , imaging , and cloud technology to create spectacular entertainment experiences.


As a diverse and dynamic group, our ATG researchers work on cutting-edge projects related to computer science and electrical engineering for audio, video, and cloud technologies, exploring exciting domains such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio processing, image processing, computer vision, AR/VR, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT.


What is the internship program?

The Dolby U internship program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work with industry leaders. It is a great way to get exposure to cool technologies, hone your skills, and build a pathway toward full-time opportunities with Dolby.


Dolby Laboratories is looking for a self-motivated, talented individual interested in applying their theoretical and practical expertise to the development of new technologies. The position is in the Multimodal Processing Team - within the Advanced Technology Group of Dolby Laboratories. It will involve working in close collaboration with other research scientists/engineers/AI researchers in multiple locations.


Responsibilities

As a member of the Machine Perception and Reasoning team, you will develop innovative AI algorithms designed to process audio and/or video data for applications in audio-visual quality evaluation, audio-visual content analysis, and multimodal representations . Your contributions will help the definition of new formats and evaluation pipelines for generative AI media.


At Dolby, everyone is invested in your success and strives to make it the best place for you to start your career. As part of your internship experience at Dolby, you'll get the following:

• First-hand exposure to Dolby technology.

• A diverse, open, and welcoming culture.

• Practical experience: get to be a part of real-world projects.

• Impact: your work will be used by millions of people every day.

• The potential to publish and/or patent your innovations.

What are we looking for in candidates?

Along with your solid technical skills, candidates should demonstrate problem-solving and analytical abilities, good communication and collaboration skills , a curiosity for how and why things work as they do, and a p assion for audio, video, movies, music, or game technology.


Areas of Focus

• Multimodal machine learning and deep learning.

• Multimodal generative AI.

• Audio and/or Video quality evaluation.

• Audio-visual content analysis and enhancement.

• Multimodal representation learning.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Ph.D. degree in Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Experience developing and training deep learning architectures.

• Experience working with deep learning architecture for audio and/or video applications.

• First-author publications at top-tier peer-reviewed AI conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, InterSpeech, ICASSP, etc.).

• Programming experience in Python, and experience working with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

• Ability to prototype quickly, with adept critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented work ethic.

We will review applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance to have your resume reviewed and considered, we recommend submitting your application by June 26, 2026.

Eligibility

Working towards a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; recent grads within six months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time, Monday to 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):

• September 21, 2026

The Atlanta Area 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.