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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: 25 TOT: 51
What unique perks and benefits does Dolby Laboratories provide?
9/80 is an extremely strong perk.
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at Dolby Laboratories? How many hours are you working?
Frustrated. 65+ hour weeks sometimes.
What's the Engineering team like at Dolby Laboratories?
Generally good, although some issues with political situations where people who are not qualified wander into fields that are not of their expertise.
How's the morale at Dolby Laboratories?
Low. Layoffs happen almost randomly, so good people are layed off but bad people are not.
How's the work life balance at Dolby Laboratories?
great :)
What do people at Dolby Laboratories think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
middle of the ball park.
What part of Dolby Laboratories's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Audio codec,
What's the interview process like at Dolby Laboratories?
Nice and friendly.
What interview questions does Dolby Laboratories ask?
plenty of audio related questions .
What are your coworkers at Dolby Laboratories like?
Not as friendly and open as other tech companies, but it is slowly changing.
What's the office vibe like at Dolby Laboratories?
Good environment to work and the Lab areas are just fantastic, thanks to some good lab planning, thanks Alex.
What are you most excited about working at Dolby Laboratories?
Good balance between work and Life for employees. Nice movie perks and working in SF is a great thing.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Dolby Laboratories?
The people
What do you like best about the leadership team at Dolby Laboratories?
The open door policy
What are some of the best things about your team at Dolby Laboratories?
Fun, collaborative, resourceful
What is the best part about your compensation package at Dolby Laboratories?
The total package and how it balances out with offer
What makes you most happy at Dolby Laboratories?
Finding top talent for the teams, partnering with the hiring managers, sealing the offers.
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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 |
