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 preferred

• 5+ 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, 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 (IEC60601, 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

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/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!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact Sonova Human Resources

What we offer:
Medical, dental and vision coverage*
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth 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/ID Theft Assistance
PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Hearing aid discount for employees and family
Internal social recognition platform
*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between $100,320/yr - $125,400/yr. This role is also bonus eligible.

How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. 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.