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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Role & seniority: Senior Software Test / QA Engineer within Dolby’s Entertainment Technology product engineering team; senior level with leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
Stack/tools: Audio/Video software testing; Android/Linux/Windows/macOS/Unix/iOS platforms; test automation frameworks; Python scripting; familiarity with H.264/HEVC codecs, multimedia frameworks, DSP; OS internals (Android) desirable.
Lead test planning: test design, coverage, approach, risk assessment, and metrics reporting.
Design and implement new test methods and automation tools; set up and maintain testing labs/environments.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product managers, and customers; mentor junior engineers; manage issues through bug tracking and metrics.
8+ years in software testing with focus on Android or Linux ecosystems.
Extensive experience testing Audio/Video products (consumer electronics or automotive).
5+ years in codecs/multimedia frameworks/DSP; strong Python for test automation; solid QA lifecycle knowledge; excellent communication.
Experience with automotive standards and security testing.
Deep OS internals knowledge (Android), leadership/mentorship experience, ability to influence stakeholders.
Location & work type: Location not specified; supports flexible/work-from-anywhere approach (Flex Work); global engineering context with cross-cultural collaboration.
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.
Review proposed technologies, develop test strategies and contribute proposals to improve testability Lead test planning including test design, test coverage, test approach, risk assessment, and reporting metrics. Design and implement new test methods to address next-generation capabilities in Dolby products. Design and develop new automation tools. Design, set up, configure, and maintain software testing labs and environments. Report issues through a formal bug tracking system and collaborate with the engineering team to isolate, debug, and resolve issues. Participate in bug review meetings and analyse bug status data and metrics.
Technical Expertise
Demonstrable high-level experience in test planning, test design, and test reporting. High-level experience testing software on a range of software and hardware platforms such as Android, Windows, MacOS, Unix/Linux, and iOS. Extensive experience using test automation frameworks. Make well-informed technical decisions that consider all aspects of problems Provide technical guidance to team members and assist engineers with tool utilization Stay abreast of industry software testing tools and best practices and make significant contributions to the development and deployment of new test technologies, tools or methods.
Quality & Documentation
Guarantee test sustainability by architecting and maintaining a comprehensive technical documentation repository. Continuously optimize testing methodologies and frameworks to maximize coverage, efficiency, and technical relevance. Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks and project bottlenecks before they impact release schedules.
Leadership & Communication
Work autonomously while managing ambiguity and multiple priorities effectively Manage time effectively to achieve both individual and team objectives Clearly communicate technical concepts to audiences at all organizational levels Represent the team and company professionally when interacting with internal and external customers Build a high degree of influence with internal & external partners Mentor junior team members and enhance team effectiveness through workflow improvements Develop and maintain key relationships throughout the organization
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. 8+ years of software testing experience, with a primary focus on Android or Linux ecosystems. Extensive experience testing Audio/Video products for the consumer electronics or automotive industries. 5+ years’ experience working with video/audio codecs (H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC), multimedia frameworks, or DSP technologies. Experience with Android OS internals is highly desirable. Strong proficiency in Python scripting for building and maintaining test automation frameworks. A thorough understanding of software testing life cycle and QA processes. Familiarity with automotive standards and security testing practices. Capability to plan project deadlines using goals and work breakdown structures. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both general and technology-specific contexts. All official communication regarding employment opportunities at Dolby will come from an official dolby.com email address. We will never request payment as part of the hiring process. If you receive a suspicious message, please verify its authenticity before responding.#LI-IM1