Senior Manager, Embedded SW ITE & RIC

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

Senior Manager, Embedded SW ITE & RIC

Kitchener, Canada

Senior Manager Embedded Software, RIC and BTE Solutions

Sonova is seeking a Senior Manager Embedded Software, RIC and BTE Solutions to lead the development and delivery of signal processing solutions, controller software, firmware components, and system integration capabilities across RIC and BTE hearing products. This role provides technical, functional, and people leadership to ensure scalable, high-quality, and product-ready embedded software solutions that support Sonova’s global hearing system platforms.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and integration of signal processing features, controller software, and embedded firmware solutions for Sonova hearing systems

Own and evolve controller software components, integration frameworks, tools, and pipelines used across R&D

Provide technical leadership and decision-making authority for signal processing realization, controller software, and system integration topics

Collaborate cross-functionally with Deep Learning, Firmware Infrastructure, Embedded Software, Hardware, Audiology, UX, and Platform teams

Define verification and validation approaches to ensure readiness for product integration and system validation

Drive reuse, scalability, and product readiness across platforms, products, and Sonova brands

Lead, develop, and manage a team of embedded software professionals while supporting talent development and succession planning

More about you:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline

Proven leadership experience in software product development and people leadership within complex R&D environments

Extensive experience shaping and delivering software features across multiple platforms, product generations, and releases

Strong understanding of embedded software, system integration, fitting software systems, and regulated product development

Ability to lead through ambiguity while balancing innovation, scalability, quality, and long-term platform value

Strong communication skills with the ability to build alignment across technical, audiological, and business stakeholders

Experience working in international, multi-site, and cross-functional environments

Travel:

5 – 10% travel may be 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 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 HR.

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

D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups

Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between: $112,000 - $140,000 annually

Sonova Canada is now a certified Great Place to Work® May 2024- May 2025.

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.

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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