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Who we are

Great sound has the power to transform everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. Through the iconic Sennheiser brand, we develop premium headphones, earbuds, and audio solutions that enable people around the world to connect more deeply with music, entertainment, and the world around them.

As part of the Sonova Group, we combine decades of audio expertise with a global innovation network and a shared passion for delivering exceptional listening experiences. Our teams create products that set standards for sound quality, design, and user experience.

Driven by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, we foster an environment where people are empowered to take ownership, bring ideas to life, and make a meaningful impact on products enjoyed by millions of consumers worldwide.

In March 2026, Sonova announced its decision to divest its Consumer Hearing business and initiated a structured divestment process. This marks an exciting new chapter for the business and offers unique opportunities to contribute to its development and continued success.

Join us and help shape the future of premium audio experiences.

Hannover, Germany

Audio DSP Engineer (m/f/d)

163879

Hannover | Hybrid

 

As an Audio DSP Engineer, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary R&D team working at the intersection of acoustics, embedded systems, and signal processing. You’ll contribute to the full product lifecycle - from concept and prototyping to integration and optimization - helping deliver outstanding audio performance.

You will work on different embedded platforms(Bluetooth system-on-chip as well as DSP cores), combining in-house development with the evaluation and integration of third-party solutions.

 

What you’ll do

 

  • Develop, simulate, and implement audio DSP algorithms for embedded systems (i.e. headphones and audio devices)
  • Design and integrate audio processing solutions, ensuring performance, quality, and manufacturability
  • Tune systems based on measurements and customer requirements
  • Define system requirements, interfaces, and quality criteria
  • Actively scout and prototype new concepts and support feasibility studies
  • Troubleshoot audio-related issues and continuously optimize system performance
  • Collaborate with external suppliers and internal stakeholders

 

Your profile

 

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, Signal Processing, or similar
  • Hands on experience in embedded audio DSP development (consumer or professional audio).
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++ , MATLAB and Python
  • Solid understanding of audio systems (e.g., microphones, headphones, loudspeakers)
  • Experience with measurement, tuning, and debugging of audio systems
  • Fluent in English (German is a plus)

 

What We Offer

 

As part of Sonova Consumer Hearing, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.

We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

 

  • Work on cutting-edge audio technology used in real products
  • Be part of a collaborative, international R&D environment
  • Hybrid setup with flexibility, while staying close to hardware and labs #LI-NB1

The Sennheiser brand

The Sennheiser brand stands for premium quality in the field of audio products. 
At Sonova Consumer Hearing, we develop and offer consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables under the brand license of Sennheiser.

The business is headquartered in Hannover, Germany, and has approximately 650 employees worldwide. To continue to be among the best in the industry, we are always on the lookout for outstanding talent.

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