Senior Engineer, Embedded Software
Sonova AG•Santa Clarita, CA
•$100,320 - $125,400•Hybrid
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
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
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
Senior
