Vice President, Technology & Standards

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits. 

For this high functioning team, the nature of the work benefits from frequent in-office presence, and employees may be expected to work from a company office up to four days per week. While we remain committed to flexibility, this team’s rhythm includes regular in-person connection to support collaboration, learning, and impact.

The Vice President of Technology & Standards will report to the EVP, Patent Licensing, General Counsel & Secretary

About Dolby’s Patent Licensing Group

The Patent Licensing group is focused on generating value from Dolby’s foundational technology innovations

through standards-based licensing programs. These include essential media technologies such as AVC, HEVC, VVC, and AAC, which underpin the global media ecosystem and enable the delivery of high-quality content to billions of users worldwide. The group plays a strategic role in shaping industry standards, supporting licensing initiatives, and ensuring Dolby’s continued influence and leadership in media technology.

Position Summary

The Vice President, Technology and Standards is the senior technical leader within Dolby’s Patent Licensing group. This role is responsible for setting and executing the long-term technology strategy that supports Dolby’s licensing objectives, with a focus on standardized technologies in media, AI, video, and audio. The ideal candidate is a forward-looking technologist who can anticipate industry shifts, influence global standards, and translate complex technical developments into strategic business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Technology & Strategy

• Define and lead the technology roadmap for the Patent Licensing group, ensuring alignment with Dolby’s long-term business goals.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends in media and AI that may impact future licensing opportunities.

Standards & Industry Leadership

• Represent Dolby in international standards bodies and industry consortia, advocating for technical directions that align with Dolby’s IP and licensing strategy.
• Lead Dolby’s technical contributions to standards development, ensuring strategic alignment with licensing programs.

Executive Communications

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to executive leadership and cross functional stakeholders.
• Translate technology strategy into actionable business insights and licensing opportunities.

Partner Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with Dolby’s Advanced Technology Group as well as external research organizations to align long-term innovation with licensing strategy.
• Collaborate with product management and licensing teams to ensure technical strategy supports business offerings and market needs.

Organizational Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of technologists and standards experts.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence across internal and external research partnerships.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and manage technology budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across initiatives.
• Oversee technical planning and execution for licensing-related programs and standards participation.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in senior technology leadership roles within media, AI, or communications

• technologies.
• Recognized and respected leader with strong visibility and influence across international standards and media technology communities.
• Deep expertise in video and audio coding standards, AI applications in media, and global standards ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of patent licensing models and IP strategy.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and influencing industry standards.
• Advanced technical degree with 15+ years in media or communications standards; prepared for enterprise-level leadership impact.   

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate will have the ability to influence and establish relationships with a diverse group of technical and business players. They will have the ability to identify strategic business opportunities that align to the strategic roadmap and to customer needs. This person should be an excellent communicator and public speaker, someone that can inspire confidence in the technical vision and growth strategy of the company and can garner respect and credibility while representing the company in a multitude of industry forums.

The candidate will have these additional personal attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; must work well in fast-paced, highly collaborative, team environment
• Embodies Dolby’s integrity, curiosity, and long-term innovation mindset; thrives in a collaborative, fastmoving

• global environment.
• Strong presence, reputation and credibility in the global technology industry
• Good team building capabilities. Capability to recruit, coach and develop organizational talent
• Have the ability to communicate with attorneys and give practical advice
• Have a deal driven mindset with exceptional business acumen and judgement

Educational requirements

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field; a PhD is preferred.

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $328,900-$408,500 which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, and a substantial equity package. Our salary 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, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

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