Embedded Software Engineer

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 shared commitment to excellence and 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.

Sonova Communications AG, located in Murten, is a company of the Sonova Group. We are the global market leader and Sonova’s competence center for ultra-miniaturized wireless communication systems. Our product portfolio ranges from communication devices for hearing impaired people to professional communication solutions for security, industry and broadcast applications.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of embedded software for wireless communication devices. If you are interested in joining an agile, driven and fun team and in contributing with your passion and technical skills to the success of our business, please apply for the position.

More about the role

• Specification, implementation and test of wireless protocols and firmware on a resource constrained system
• Continuous integration and test driven development on specific hardware
• Programming in Python and C/C++ in embedded environment
• Creation of technical notes and documentation
• Interfacing with internal and external partners on a technical level
• Ensuring high code quality, clean code and adequate test coverage, including maintenance and bug fixing
• Integration of new software features across systems with other development teams
• Contribution to agile development processes (planning, reviews, team rituals)

More about you

BSc in Computer Science or Electrical / Electronic Engineering with strong programming skills

Proficient in C/C++ on resource-constrained embedded systems and Python scripting

Min. 4 years of professional experience in software engineering

Knowledge of hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.

Experience working with Git version control in development teams (~10 people)

Strong experience with wireless communication protocols, including Bluetooth stack development

Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment

Excellent command of English;
French or German are an advantage

What we offer

We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more – including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, sports and cultural facilities, attractive employment conditions, and flexible working time models in various roles.
Employment level 80-100%.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.