Forensic Engineer

TL;DR

Forensic Engineer: Performing technical analysis of consumer electronics and software to detect intellectual property infringement with an accent on product testing, reverse engineering, and compliance auditing. Focus on investigating complex infringement issues, analyzing multimedia frameworks, and leveraging AI for data analysis.

Location: Based in Shenzhen, China. Occasional international travel required.

Company

Dolby is a leader in entertainment innovation, revolutionizing how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide.

What you will do

• Test consumer electronics, mobile devices, PCs, automotive infotainment, broadcast equipment, and software for use of Dolby Technologies and potential infringement.
• Conduct device teardowns, component identification, signal-flow tracing, and multimedia framework evaluation.
• Perform pre-audit product analysis and provide on-site/off-site technical support during audit fieldwork.
• Perform post-audit analysis to support negotiation, enforcement actions, and remediation planning.
• Identify process improvements, including automation opportunities, to increase accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
• Use AI-enabled data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and systemic patterns of non-compliance across product categories and markets.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in reverse engineering, compliance engineering, failure investigation, product analysis, or intellectual property protection.
• Familiarity with audio codecs and multimedia frameworks (e.g., Android media stack, FFmpeg, DirectShow, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with product teardown and understanding of key electrical components and subsystems.
• Strong attention to detail and a thorough, methodical approach to problem-solving and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with companies in the APAC region; Mandarin or Cantonese language skills preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience testing consumer audio/video products (TVs, set-top boxes, mobile phones, tablets, PCs, automotive infotainment systems).
• Experience with software analysis, reverse-engineering tools, or embedded systems debugging.
• Experience testing for third-party IP or licensing compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing data analysis and identifying trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.
• Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.