Software Development Engineer Intern

Dolby Laboratories

Software Development Engineer Intern contributing to Dolby Vision SDK development for home entertainment platforms. Collaborating with engineers to enhance video-processing technologies and workflows.

Posted 6/12/2026internshipSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $50 - $55 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design and development of the Dolby Vision device SDK for a range of home entertainment platforms (TVs, STBs, AVRs).
Build and refine software tools that support imaging and video‑processing workflows for internal teams and external partners.
Develop and extend test automation frameworks to validate SDK functionality and ensure reliable video‑processing performance.
Implement and improve low‑level software modules in Embedded C and C++, with emphasis on efficiency and smooth hardware‑software interaction.
Use Python to build internal tools, automate engineering tasks, and enhance development efficiency.
Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate new imaging features and contribute to architectural discussions.
Explore opportunities to use AI‑ and LLM‑based techniques to support code development, log analysis, and automated testing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with interest in imaging, video, or signal processing.
A portfolio of academic, personal, open‑source, or professional projects that demonstrates your development experience.
Ability to learn new concepts effectively and apply them to real‑world software challenges.
Experience with C and C++ fundamentals, including system‑level programming, memory management, and data structures.
Experience using Python for automation, tool development, or data processing is helpful.
Familiarity with embedded systems or hardware‑software interaction is a plus.
Familiarity with AI coding assistants or LLM‑based engineering workflows is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits
Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work

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Hard Skills & Tools

Embedded CC++Pythontest automation frameworksvideo processingimaging featuressystem-level programmingmemory managementdata structuresAI coding assistants

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvinglearning agility