Image Capture / Camera R&D Specialist

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.

The imaging incubation team on our Advanced Technology Group is looking for a Image Capture/Camera R&D Specialist to join our highly collaborative and dynamic research team.

This key role will help support the Technology Incubation team by designing, modeling, and supporting multiple optics projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe sets and locations for potential problems and determine capture and lighting requirements.
• Set up and perform live capture shots to produce data for Volumetric processing
• Build, test, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated multi-axis camera array structures.
• Perform extrinsic and intrinsic calibration routines
• Compose and capture shots applying technical aspects of light, lenses, filters, and camera settings
• Assemble sets and arrange cameras and lighting equipment to be used for light field capture.
• Work closely with software, imaging, and hardware engineers to quickly iterate on scene capture layouts.
• Design and build on the go mechanical and electronic hardware for enhancing capture techniques
• Collaborate and propose operating procedures and specifications to guide capture processes.
• Document learnings for creating a guide of good practices for volumetric capture

Other Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and rapid prototype mechanical structures, electronics, plates, and fixtures required to create stable camera structures and new portable structures
• Provide feedback to mechanical engineering relevant to camera rig stability and form factor to rapidly iterate on design changes.
• Lead technical discussions on mechanical design requirements and techniques.
• Develop designs in CAD and produce solid models for prototyping and fabrication.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years experience or Technical Degree with 10 years experience working in the areas of Camera Systems and Optics
• Knowledge of machine shop techniques and practices
• Knowledge of 3D rapid prototyping techniques
• Working knowledge of CAD software (Solidworks, Fusion 360, etc.)
• Knowledge aspects of camera capture setups (lenses, ISP controls, calibration charts, etc.).
• Knowledge of circuit layouts and prototyping. Ability to solder components and circuit boards.
• Knowledge of optical prototyping and fabrication techniques using diamond turning machine)

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto