Who we are

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change, 

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Kitchener (ON), Canada

Hearing Performance Developer

Kitchener, Ontario – Hybrid

 

Hearing Performance Developer

 

Join Sonova Canada as a Hearing Performance Developer and help ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of innovative hearing instruments. In this role, you will research, design, develop, and maintain hearing-performance tests and supporting test infrastructure. You will evaluate audiological performance, feature functionality, and sensor performance while collaborating with project management and R&D software teams throughout product development and verification.

 

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of assigned projects and provide clear progress and completion updates to the Hearing Performance Team Lead and senior developers.

• Plan and execute product system verification activities, assessing hearing and audiological performance, feature functionality, and sensor performance.

• Provide test-management support and prepare verification documentation required for product submissions and market release.

• Develop test cases for new product features and adapt existing test cases for new product variations.

• Create, enhance, and maintain testware, including test infrastructure, testing frameworks, test cases, tools, and agents.

• Review product specifications, analyze verification requirements, and provide feedback to development teams in collaboration with Hearing Performance developers.

• Provide technical support to project management and R&D software engineers and perform other related duties as assigned.

 

 

More about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.

• Hands-on programming experience with MATLAB and familiarity with Python and C#.

• General understanding of acoustics, analog and digital electronics, and test-software development.

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from a variety of technical, professional, and educational backgrounds.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.

• Professional fluency in English.

• Previous experience in an engineering or product-development position is considered an asset.

• An interest in audio, music, or audio recording is considered an asset.

• Ability to travel occasionally as required.

 

Don’t meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn, we’d love to hear from you!

 

We look forward to receiving your application through 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. We utilize AI to assist with resume screening; however, all selection, interviewing, and hiring decisions are made by our internal recruitment team.

 

What we offer:

• Exciting and challenging work environment

• Collaborative culture

• Opportunities for continuous self-improvement

• Opportunities for a flexible hybrid work environment

• A company that values diversity and inclusion

• Rich benefits plan, including a wellness benefit and paramedical coverage such as massage therapy and naturopathic services

• Competitive compensation, including a variable component and employer-matched pension contributions

• Mentorship program and career development plans

 

This role’s annual salary range is between $91,200 and $114,000 CAD. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

 

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 market place. 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.

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