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.

Staefa, Switzerland

Data Design Architect (m/f/d)

At Sonova R&D, we are shaping the future of hearing technology through data-driven innovation. As a Data Design Architect, you will play a key role in defining how data is structured, connected, and leveraged across our systems.

Working at the intersection of data architecture, AI, and connected hearing solutions, you will design scalable data models that enable next-generation innovation. In return for your expertise, you’ll join a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts millions of people’s lives and where you can grow your influence across technical and business domains.

 


More about the role

 

• Define and own the product data model, including data sourcing, logging, and relationships between system components
• Design scalable and robust data structures across hearing systems to enable AI-ready data
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and testability across the full data pipeline
• Drive the validation of data and reliability of insights used for decision-making
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across data architecture and engineering teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align data design with business and product needs

 


More about you

 

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience in software and data architecture at a senior level
• Proven experience designing data models in IoT, healthcare, or wearable device environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align technical and business stakeholders
• Experience working across multiple technical domains and complex systems
• Passion for data-driven innovation and enabling AI use cases

 


More about what we offer

 

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, 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.

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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