Senior Engineer, Embedded Software

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection—from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self‑motivation, our team is united by a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change.

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Senior Engineer, Embedded Software (Job )

The Senior Engineer, Embedded Software is responsible for designing and developing embedded systems, firmware, and platform architectures for cochlear implant systems. This role contributes to the research and development of next‑generation hearing technologies by developing firmware for microcontroller‑based systems and supporting product development through specification, design, debugging, testing, formal verification, and sustaining engineering.

• Develop firmware for implantable hearing solutions and cochlear implant systems
• Design and support Class III medical‑device technologies involving custom components and regulatory compliance (FDA and CE)
• Contribute to digital signal processing technologies, custom component design, and verification of inductively powered systems
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards and internal quality system requirements
• Collaborate with Marketing, Project Management, and R&D teams to define product requirements and specifications
• Drive system‑level trade‑off analysis considering cost, complexity, schedules, usability, and risk
• Conduct feasibility studies and propose components, algorithms, and technical solutions
• Partner cross‑functionally with Electrical, Firmware, Software, and Mechanical Engineering teams during development and integration
• Support future platform architecture development with R&T and R&D teams
• Maintain design history files and documentation consistent with regulatory submission requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while supporting system verification and testing

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required;
  PhD preferred
• 5+ years of experience in firmware design, implementation, and testing
• Strong expertise in embedded systems, DSP, RF, circuits, or custom IC technologies
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python
• Experience with protocols like I2C, SPI, UART
• Experience with MATLAB, SPICE, VHDL, C# or similar engineering tools is a plus
• Strong understanding of digital signal processing for audio applications
• Experience with Class III medical devices and relevant standards (IEC
  60601, EN45502, etc.) required
• Experience working in highly regulated environments with FDA and CE submission requirements
• Strong technical problem‑solving and project management skills
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across cross‑functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Minimum of 200 Mb/s download and 10 Mb/s upload internet connectivity required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• Tele Health options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company‑paid life, disability, and additional supplemental coverage
• Company‑paid Short/Long‑Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD) and STD/LTD buy‑ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, and paid holidays
• Paid parental bonding…