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Product Cybersecurity Expert

Job in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Sonova
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Kitchener (ON), Canada

Product Cybersecurity Expert

Research & Development | Hybrid

Help secure the future of connected hearing care. As our Product Cybersecurity Expert in R&D, you will help protect the products and digital experiences that improve hearing health and human connection worldwide.

In this role, you will combine product cybersecurity expertise with technical leadership responsibilities, supporting secure design, threat modeling, vulnerability management, Dev Sec Ops  integration, and regulatory evidence for connected medical devices while collaborating across global R&D, quality, regulatory, and product teams.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Embed cybersecurity across the secure product lifecycle for connected medical devices, embedded platforms, firmware, mobile apps, and cloud-based services

  • Lead threat modeling, product cybersecurity risk assessments, and mitigation planning with global R&D teams

  • Integrate security checks and tooling into development workflows and CI/CD pipelines to find and address issues early

  • Drive product vulnerability management for Sonova products, including intake, triage, remediation tracking, and post-market monitoring.

  • Prepare audit-ready cybersecurity evidence for regulatory submissions and quality processes, including FDA, MDR, and IEC 81001-5-1 expectations

  • Plan and coordinate security testing with internal teams and external partners; analyze findings and drive remediation

  • Advise product, engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders on practical, risk-based security decisions

  • Strengthen cybersecurity capability through coaching, security champions, and cross-functional collaboration

  • WHAT YOU BRING

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, system/software architecture, product development, project management, or Dev Sec Ops , including 3+ years in cybersecurity

  • Strong practical knowledge of secure SDLC, threat modeling, security assessments, security testing, and vulnerability management

  • Experience translating security risks and technical findings into clear decisions for engineering, product, quality, and leadership audiences

  • Understanding of modern development workflows, CI/CD, and how to integrate security without slowing innovation

  • Knowledge of cryptography, authentication protocols, cloud and software supply chain security

  • Basic understanding of AI technology and associated threats; hands-on experience using AI technology

  • Higher-level engineering degree or equivalent experience, with further education or specialization in cybersecurity

  • Excellent English communication skills and the ability to influence across distributed, cross-functional teams

  • NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or another regulated product environment

  • Security certifications such as ISC2/CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent accredited programs

  • Working knowledge of Privacy by Design principles

  • 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

    Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!

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