Embedded Software Developer C++

Who we are

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products : we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing.

To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.

Kitchener, ON

Embedded Software Developer

Research & Development delivers hearing solutions and services for hearing impaired people, hearing care professionals, and further related people, in the form of hearing devices, accessories, web services, mobile applications, and PC software.

As a software developer at Sonova, you will be developing embedded C++ software for modern networked hearing aid systems.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers to realize hearing solutions with new and improved functionality.

Responsibilities :

• Object-oriented embedded software development in C++ for wireless hearing devices (medical devices)
• Design, implementation, test, and documentation of real-time embedded software
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in product and platform teams
• Contribute to design and architecture, and align with architects
• Evolve agile software development
• Contribute to functionalities for new products on existing platforms as well as to new designs for new platforms

More about you :

• Excellent embedded software development know-how (OS, concurrency, communication, distributed systems)
• 2+ years' experience in C++ development and object-oriented design
• Knowledge in Python, C#, continuous integration or test frameworks is a benefit
• Methodical and systematic solution approach
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a relevant field.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

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!

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.

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.