Senior Engineer, Embedded Software

Senior Engineer, Embedded Software Valencia, California | Hybrid 3 days On-Site 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.

Responsibilities:

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 tradeoff 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

More about you:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required;
PhD preferred5+ years of experience in firmware design, implementation, and testing

Strong expertise in embedded systems, DSP, RF, circuits, or custom IC technologies

Must have experience in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python Must have experience with protocols like I2C, SPI, UARTExperience 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 EnglishA 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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What we offer:

Medical, dental and vision coverage
* Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts Tele Health  options
401k plan with company match
* Company paid life/ad&d insurance

Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available

Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available

Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage

Legal/ Assistance PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
* Paid parental bonding leave

Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental…