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
*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.
Around 25% of the world’s population is living with hearing loss. At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and lives a life without limitations. From personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to audiological care services, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Our product brands – Phonak, Unitron, Sennheiser (under license), and Advanced Bionics – create compelling new products to offer the optimal solution for an ever growing consumer base through our globally diversified sales and distribution channels, including our well established global audiological care business. With a presence in over 100 countries and more than 19,000 employees, we leverage our global infrastructure and local roots. We aim for an inclusive work environment and culture that fosters a good balance of family and work-life for everyone. Our workforce is made up of 110 nationalities across 4 generations.
In 2006, Sonova founded the non-profit Hear the World Foundation, which seeks to give children living with hearing loss access to audiological care in low- to middle-income countries.
