About the Company

Dolby Laboratories is a global leader in entertainment technology, known for revolutionizing how people create, deliver, and experience audio and visual content. From movie theaters to smartphones, Dolby’s innovations power immersive experiences worldwide. Its Advanced Technology Group (ATG) serves as the research and innovation arm, driving breakthroughs in areas such as AI/ML, audio engineering, computer vision, and distributed systems.

With a strong presence in Bengaluru, Dolby’s R&D teams are focused on shaping the future of sound, sight, and multi-modal experiences through cutting-edge research and engineering excellence.

Introduction

Dolby is offering a Summer 2026 Research Internship within its Advanced Technology Group (ATG) in Bengaluru. This opportunity is designed for highly motivated candidates interested in exploring advanced research topics in audio, video, AI, and multimodal systems.

As an intern, you will collaborate with experienced researchers to define problem statements, conduct experiments, and contribute to innovative solutions that may lead to impactful research outcomes and publications.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Development

Conduct research in advanced domains such as AI/ML, audio processing, computer vision, and multimodal systems.
Design and implement algorithms, models, and experimental frameworks.
Work on real-world challenges related to audio, video, and immersive technologies.
Collaborate with researchers to develop innovative and scalable solutions.

Execution & Experimentation

Investigate cutting-edge topics such as diffusion models, speech recognition, and spatial audio processing.
Train and evaluate machine learning models, including audio VAEs and self-supervised systems.
Analyze experimental results and refine models for improved performance.
Document findings and contribute to research publications or technical reports.

Collaboration & Learning

Work closely with cross-functional research teams and domain experts.
Participate in technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Stay updated with emerging trends in AI, signal processing, and multimedia technologies.
Contribute to building innovative prototypes and proof-of-concepts.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong foundation in AI/ML, signal processing, or computer vision.
Experience with implementing algorithms and data pipelines using Python.
Knowledge of machine learning concepts such as NLP, LLMs, or generative models.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
Ability to work independently in ambiguous research environments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Publications in top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ICML, NeurIPS, or ACL.
Experience in training and fine-tuning large language or audio models.
Knowledge of audio processing techniques such as spatial audio, speech recognition, or source separation.
Experience with video processing, computer vision, or multimodal learning systems.
Familiarity with real-world industrial datasets and problem-solving.

Why Join Us / Benefits

At Dolby, you will work at the intersection of science and creativity, contributing to technologies that impact millions of users globally. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience while working alongside world-class scientists and engineers.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in audio, video, and AI technologies.
Mentorship from experienced researchers and domain experts.
Exposure to real-world industry challenges and advanced R&D environments.
Collaborative and innovation-driven culture.
Potential to contribute to high-impact research publications.