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Q&A With Dolby Laboratories Employees
We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and the opportunity to work on the latest entertainment technologies. Ray Dolby, our founder, was more than a brilliant scientist and inventor. He valued a work environment that fostered both individual creativity and teamwork, intellectual curiosity and practical problem-solving. He believed in forward thinking, mutual respect, and a true work-life balance.
How employees describe working at Dolby Laboratories
Good people and interesting tech to work with. Company is always laying people -- really good performers -- off to make quarter numbers. Ten percent of workforce was laid off in 2023. It gets depressing.
Good and fun to work
it helps remove background noise
Innovation they make every day
Friendly and sympathetic, engaging speakers.
What it's like to work at Dolby Laboratories
- Dolby Laboratories employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Dolby Laboratories report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Dolby Laboratories have 2 meetings
- 75% of Dolby Laboratories employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Dolby Laboratories employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 77% of Dolby Laboratories employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Dolby Laboratories employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 76% of Dolby Laboratories employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Dolby Laboratories Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 50
How does Dolby Laboratories make decisions around promotions?
They stretch it out for years
Sometimes you are punished for delivering good work. Promotions come from politics and connections. Not results.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Dolby Laboratories?
Not hard at all.
Very difficult lately. Usually very good though.
What's the pay like for Engineering roles at Dolby Laboratories?
Below average.
Was good. Now quickly declining with the recent decrease in stock offerings.
How's the leadership on the Engineering team at Dolby Laboratories?
Not good. Seriously. Why can't we hire more qualified people. Not just people who can talk?
Depends on which group. Some groups really lack leadership and I don’t know how it isn’t obvious to their bosses.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Dolby Laboratories?
People who are obviously under performers, who time and time again almost refuse to do their job should just be let go. Other than that, stop with the layoffs based on headcount. Emphasis on improving management (consultants to teach the managers wouldn't hurt here). More leadership to help get rid of the political culture. More emphasis on results.
make employees more open minded
How long after an interview at Dolby Laboratories does it take to hear back?
Depends how interested they are
What is the dress code at Dolby Laboratories?
Business
How often do employees get raises at Dolby Laboratories?
Annually
Does Dolby Laboratories drug test or do a background check?
Top Employee Response
No
How can I get hired at Dolby Laboratories as a recent grad?
Top Employee Response
Internship or contractor
What is the PTO policy at Dolby Laboratories?
15 days
How flexible is your work schedule at Dolby Laboratories?
Very flexible
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Dolby Laboratories?
Great for 10 years. Eventually, the company decided to run lean and my function was reporting to someone that had no idea about what we do. They devalued the function and 90% of us left.
What should I wear for an interview at Dolby Laboratories?
For an Engineering interview, business casual is fine. Dolby, like other companies in the SF/Bay Area/Silicon Valley is business casual, and sometimes more towards the casual side.
How's the vacation policy at Dolby Laboratories?
Usually can take time off whenever you like, except when there are unrealistic schedules making you work many hours, and with no chance to take PTO.
How's the feedback proccess at Dolby Laboratories?
We provide feedback but sometimes management doesn't know how to resolve the standing issues.
How challenged are you at Dolby Laboratories?
Sometimes very challenged, sometimes totally not.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Dolby Laboratories?
Cultural fit.
How secure do you feel at your job at Dolby Laboratories?
Not secure at all. Stop with the layoffs every 2 years. If there is an issue then stop hiring externally, especially poorly qualified people. (This keeps happening). I believe a more structured and better vetted out system of hiring is needed to help fight this.
What's the best part of your job at Dolby Laboratories?
Learning a lot. Working on interesting products.
How's the work pace at Dolby Laboratories?
Depends on group. Demand for fast paced movement can be overbearing when political situation hampers efficiency.
How much and how often do raises happen at Dolby Laboratories?
Yearly but the amount of the raises are becoming less and less, and subpar.
How do you feel about going to work at Dolby Laboratories everyday?
Tired of the excessive hours, and hopeless political situation.
What's the office layout like at Dolby Laboratories?
Open office. REALLY don't like this as an Engineer. Way to cheap out on the office. Why couldn't Engineers stay the way the offices were in 999 Brannan? That was a lot better for my work efficiency.
How much diversity is there among employees at Dolby Laboratories?
Lots of diversity.
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Should I work at Dolby Laboratories?
39% of Dolby Laboratories employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 24% are neutral and 37% would not recommend working at Dolby Laboratories to their friends.
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passive |
| 37% | Detractors |
