Senior Developer Of Electro-Acoustics

Senior Developer, Electro-Acoustics

Hybrid | Kitchener

We are seeking a  Senior Developer, Electro-Acoustics  to join our Research & Development team and play a key role in the design and development of next-generation hearing instrument technology.

In this role, you will combine technical expertise with project leadership responsibilities, supporting the research, design, prototyping, and verification of advanced electro-acoustic systems while mentoring junior developers and collaborating across global teams.

What you’ll do

Lead technical development activities for assigned R&D projects, coordinating responsibilities across team members and reporting project progress to leadership

Design and evaluate electro-acoustic circuits, power management systems, battery characterization solutions, and flex PCB designs for hearing instruments

Support hardware integration efforts by mentoring and guiding junior developers and peers

Verify hearing instrument performance across electro-acoustic, EMC, magnetic, wireless, and audio quality requirements

Research and analyze competitor products and emerging technologies, preparing engineering reports and recommendations for future product development

Partner closely with Marketing and Audiology teams to provide technical expertise, specifications, and field support

Conduct research into electronic and acoustic effects to improve hearing aid performance and user experience

Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Service teams to support product launches and ongoing improvements

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

Previous experience in an engineering or product development environment

Strong understanding of acoustics, analog and digital electronics

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively across teams with diverse technical and professional backgrounds

Experience mentoring or guiding peers within a technical environment

Nice to have

PCB design experience

Programming experience with MATLAB and/or C#

Familiarity with acoustic modeling

Passion or interest in audio, music, or audio recording technologies

A minimum of 200

Mb/sec download and 10

Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Pay Range: $91K to $116K

What we offer

Exciting and challenging work environment

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for continuous self‑improvement

Opportunities for flexible hybrid model work environment

A company that values diversity and inclusion

Rich benefits plan including wellness benefit, paramedical (massage therapist, naturopath, and competitive compensation including variable component and employer match on pension contributions)

Mentorship program and career development plans

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