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

• 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

Executive Communications

Organizational Leadership

Operational Excellence

Oversee technical planning and execution for licensing-related programs and standards participation.

Required Experience

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 :

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.

Nearest Major Market : San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market : Oakland

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