Senior Engineer, Embedded Software

About the Role The Senior Engineer, Embedded Software designs and develops embedded systems, firmware, and platform architectures for cochlear implant systems. You will contribute to R&D 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. What You'll Do

• 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 DSP technologies, custom component design, and verification of inductively powered systems.
• Ensure adherence to 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. What We're Looking For
• 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.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python; experience with I2C, SPI, UART; MATLAB, SPICE, VHDL, C# or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of digital signal processing for audio applications.
• Experience with Class III medical devices and relevant standards (IEC60601, EN45502) required; experience with FDA and CE submission processes strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A minimum of 200 Mb/sec download and 10 Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity required to support remote/hybrid work at Sonova. Nice to Have
• Experience with inductively powered systems or charge/power transfer techniques.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, SPICE, VHDL, C# in larger toolchains.
• Advanced degree (PhD) or experience with product regulatory submissions.
• Prior experience in consumer electronics alongside medical devices. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $100,320/yr - $125,400/yr. This role is also bonus eligible.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage; Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts; TeleHealth options.
• 401k plan with company match; Company paid life/ad&D insurance; Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD); STD/LTD Buy-ups.
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), Diversity Day and paid holidays; Paid parental bonding leave; Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement; Hearing aid discount for employees and family.
• Robust internal career growth opportunities.