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As a Digital IC Design Engineer Intern, your responsibilities will include: * Micro-architecture ... Low-power digital signal processors * Low-power general-purpose hardware accelerators * Low-power ...

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$19.75 - $25.50/hr

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Job Summary As a Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Intern, you will help design and validate the ... Experience processing Touchstone files and channel metrics. * Python scripting for simulation ...

Job Summary As a Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Intern, you will help design and validate the ... Experience processing Touchstone files and channel metrics. * Python scripting for simulation ...

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How much do signal processing intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for signal processing intern in California is $17.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Signal Processing Intern job?

A Signal Processing Intern is a temporary position where a student or recent graduate assists in analyzing, designing, and implementing algorithms to process signals such as audio, images, and sensor data. They work with tools like MATLAB, Python, and digital signal processors to improve data transmission and interpretation. Interns may contribute to projects in telecommunications, biomedical engineering, or machine learning while gaining hands-on experience in filtering, Fourier analysis, and signal transformation. This role often involves collaboration with engineers and researchers to develop innovative solutions.

What kind of projects and collaboration can I expect as a Signal Processing Intern?

As a Signal Processing Intern, you are likely to work on projects involving the analysis, filtering, and interpretation of signals from various sources, such as audio, radio, or sensor data. You may contribute to tasks like prototyping algorithms, testing signal processing techniques, and supporting ongoing research or development efforts. Collaboration is a key part of the role, as you will interact closely with engineers, researchers, and sometimes software developers to implement and optimize solutions. This hands-on experience will give you deeper insight into real-world signal processing applications and prepare you for more advanced roles in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Signal Processing Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Signal Processing Intern, you need a solid understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals, proficiency in mathematics, and a background in electrical engineering or computer science. Familiarity with MATLAB, Python (NumPy/SciPy), and signal analysis tools is highly valuable, and coursework or certifications in DSP or related fields are often preferred. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help interns excel in project-based environments. These capabilities enable interns to contribute meaningful insights and solutions to complex signal processing challenges typically encountered in research and product development.

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PhD Research Intern - Acoustic Data (Fall 2026)

PhD Research Intern - Acoustic Data (Fall 2026)

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

San Francisco, CA โ€ข On-site

$62/hr

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Posted 8 days ago


Job description

ย Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. Theย Advanced Technology Groupย (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG's mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby's continued growth. As a valued member of the Dolby team,ย you'llย see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continuously push the boundaries ofย audio,ย imaging, andย cloudย technology to create spectacular entertainment experiences.ย ย 

As a diverse and dynamic group, our ATG researchers work on cutting-edge projects related to computer science and electrical engineering for audio, video, and cloud technologies, exploring exciting domains such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio processing, image processing, computer vision, AR/VR, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT.ย 

Summary:ย 

We are a key research team within Dolby's Advanced Technology Group focused on creatingย cutting edgeย technologies that drive immersive audio experiences. As an Acoustic Mapping Intern, you will be exposed to the technologies that enabled Dolby Atmosย FlexConnectย andย be responsible forย developing some of the technologies that will enable the next generation of products. In addition to a relevant degree, you will needย good communicationย skills and will be the type of researcher who loves collaborating with and enabling others to jointly produceย high-qualityย outcomes.ย ย 

Responsibilities:ย 

  1. Numerical Optimizationย 

    • Solve constrained linear and nonlinear optimization problemsย 

    • Formulate real-world problems asย withinย optimizationย frameworksย 

  1. Acousticsย 

    • Measurement and simulation ofย microphone arrays and loudspeakersย 

    • Direction of arrival estimation and beamforming algorithmsย 

    • Room impulse response analysis and general acoustic signal processingย 

  1. Data Analyticsย 

    • Monte Carlo analysisย 

    • Data pipelines - continuous integration workflows, data models, SQL, Sparkย 

    • Visualization dashboardsย 

  1. Technical Documentation and Communicationย 

    • Write andย maintainย detailed technical documentationย 

    • Communicate clearly with colleagues through technical discussions and presentationsย 

    • Read, write, and publish technical reports and papersย 

    • Protectย intellectual property by filing patentsย 

Requirements:ย 

  • Pursuing aย Master'sย or PhDย degree inย Electronic Engineering,ย Computer Science,ย Mathematics, Physics, or related fields.ย 

  • Experience withย Python, C/C++ย 

  • Experience with machine learning/ AIย 

  • Experience with acoustic simulationsย 

Highly Desired:ย 

  • Familiarity with acoustic modeling toolsย e.g.ย COMSOL, Treble,ย pyroomacousticsย 

  • Experience with measurement of real-world acousticsย e.g.ย SMAARTย 

  • Experience with datavisualizationย 

  • Experienceย with data intelligence platformsย e.g.ย Databricksย 

We recognize that applying to internships can be a daunting process, especially if you have not had anypreviousinternships, or if this is a new field of interest to you. Even if you do not havepreviousprofessionalexperience to meet the listed qualifications, we will consider relevant project, volunteer, and extracurricular experiences, and we encourage you to include them on your resume and apply.ย 

We will review applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance to have your resume reviewed and considered, we recommendย submittingย your application byย June 26, 2026.ย ย ย ย ย ย 

Eligibilityย 

Working towards aย Master'sย or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields.Recentgradswho are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time Monday - Friday forย 12 weeksย between September 2026 - December 2026.ย ย 

The start date for this internship is as follows (please note these dates are not flexible):ย ย 

  • September 21, 2026ย 

The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $62/hrย and can vary if outside of this location. Our hourly 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, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly 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.