Intelligence Analyst (San Francisco, US) at Dolby Laboratories

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 Legal Department provides core legal support to all Dolby functions, runs several IP-centric businesses, and leads government relations.

Job Description:

Dolby's Intellectual Property Protection & Enforcement (IPPE) group is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Intelligence Analyst. The successful candidate will transform complex, multi-source information into actionable intelligence, focusing on research, brand protection, investigations, and IP enforcement. We are looking for someone who is not only comfortable navigating large volumes of data and eager to integrate machine learning and AI tools into their workflow, but who also deeply values incorporating old-fashioned human intelligence. The role is highly collaborative, with close touch points globally across a wide range of internal teams and external partners. The position is based in our San Francisco headquarters and reports to the Director, IP Protection and Enforcement Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct deep research on suspect products, listings, and entities using traditional and AI-enhanced tools
• Perform risk reviews for licensing requests, identifying potential concerns or red flags.
• Gather and analyze intelligence from diverse sources, documenting findings thoroughly.
• Execute online enforcement actions and support brand protection initiatives.
• Continuously integrate machine learning and AI tools into workflows.
• Support additional team projects and initiatives as required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; field of study is open.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills exhibited in dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative settings.
• Able to work effectively across cultures and regions.
• Thrives in ambiguous environments and embraces the unknown
• Familiarity with intellectual property concepts is a plus.

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $87,600-$117,00, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. 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.

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.