Engineer, Digital Signal Processing
Sonova AG•Santa Clarita, CA
•$79,000 - $95,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Digital Signal Processing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing digital signal processing algorithms and embedded software for cochlear implant systems. This role focuses on specification, design, analysis, and integration of embedded software with custom hardware components while contributing to the development of next-generation hearing technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required
- 1–5 years of experience developing embedded software, ideally in audio or medical device applications
- Strong DSP theory background and expertise in digital signal processing and analysis
- Strong MATLAB programming skills
- Experience with low-level fixed-point DSP programming
- Familiarity with digital and analog hardware design
- Experience programming embedded software in C and assembler across DSP platforms
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD preferred
- Background in audio DSP, .NET/C#, or Machine Learning concepts is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design and implement DSP algorithms supporting advanced sound processing strategies for cochlear implants
- Develop embedded software for real-time cochlear implant applications
- Integrate software with custom ICs, A/D and D/A conversion components, analog circuitry, sensors, and communication modules
- Modify and optimize existing firmware and embedded software to improve performance and address design challenges
- Conduct software requirements analysis and create technical documentation including software specifications, test plans, and procedures
- Develop and enhance DSP algorithms to improve speech processing strategies
- Troubleshoot embedded software issues throughout the product development lifecycle
- Support audio integration activities through debugging and front-end signal analysis
- Assist verification and validation efforts through test plan development and execution
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and product development teams
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
