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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.

Valencia (CA), United States

Engineer, Research

164984

Engineer, Research

 

Valencia, California - HYBRID

 

Join Advanced Bionics as an Engineer, Research and help develop innovative software and firmware solutions for cochlear implant systems and implantable hearing technologies. You will work in a collaborative research environment alongside software developers, DSP engineers, scientists, and clinicians to evaluate emerging technologies and advance the future of hearing healthcare.

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of firmware and software for cochlear implant systems and other implantable hearing solutions.

  • Contribute to software codebases using C and C#/.NET under the guidance of senior engineers.

  • Assist with software verification activities, including unit testing, automated testing, and system testing.

  • Troubleshoot software and system issues and participate in root-cause analysis.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams using version control and software-development best practices.

  • Prepare and maintain software requirements, design documentation, engineering records, and test reports.

  • Support research projects through prototyping, data collection, analysis, and evaluation of emerging technologies.

  • Learn and apply applicable medical-device quality-system and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain accurate engineering records in accordance with internal quality and regulatory requirements.

 

 

More About You

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

  • Completed engineering internship with experience in embedded software development for consumer electronic products.

  • Strong proficiency in C and C#/.NET.

  • Understanding of modern software architecture and software-development principles.

  • Experience contributing to complex, high-quality commercial software products.

  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools, including code-generation or automation tools.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Willingness to learn emerging technologies and systems.

  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

  • Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and contribute ideas that advance team and project goals.

 

 

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

 

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

 

We are looking forward to receiving your application via 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

 

What we offer:

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

 

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

 

This role's pay range is between $79,200 and $99,000. This role is also bonus eligible.

 

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 marketplace. 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.

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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