Sr. Engineering Manager, Image Platform

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, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

Dolby’s consumer entertainment and cinema businesses are bringing Dolby’s breakthrough technologies, powering the world’s top movies, TV shows, music, games, and live sports to more places around the world across a wider range of consumer experiences and devices.

Overview:
 

Are you ready to shape the future of video entertainment? As a Senior Engineering Manager for Image Processing at Dolby, you’ll lead a talented team of engineers in developing core image processing components for Dolby Vision products. Your work will have a profound impact across all of Dolby’s businesses, from the creation of video content for cinema, broadcast, and OTT, to enhancing the way the world consumes video on various devices. Bring your deep expertise in image processing, color science, and video pipelines to the leader in HDR and Wide Color Gamut entertainment and help us redefine the video experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled engineers to develop cutting-edge core image processing technology.
• Collaborate with the Senior Core Technology Manager to manage a prioritized roadmap for both existing and new component releases.
• Partner with Dolby’s internal imaging research groups to productize innovative technologies that support your team’s development efforts.
• Work closely with imaging product managers and technical leaders to understand product needs and influence the design and features of components.
• Collaborate with a QA leader to ensure the highest quality in software releases.
• Drive the execution of development projects on schedule using Agile methodology.
• Create and communicate a compelling team vision that motivates and inspires.
• Foster collaboration with other engineering leaders to strengthen technology cohesion, culture, and team morale.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with high-performance imaging pipelines and algorithm engineering.
• Expertise in performance tuning and optimization for CPU and GPU platforms.
• Experience in High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging engineering.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience in C/C++.
• Proven ability to build and mentor an engineering team.
• A history of innovation and creativity.
• Strong collaboration skills in a globally distributed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clear and effective articulation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Image Quality engineering.
• Understanding of Color Science and Tone Mapping.
• Experience with Dolby Vision technology.
• MATLAB imaging experience.
• Familiarity with SMPTE and ITU video standards.

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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $206,100 - $283,500, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. 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.

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.