Audio Systems Engineering Co-Op

Sonos, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 90 days

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays per year

Employee discount & Sonos Radio HD

Job summary

Sonos, Inc. invites highly motivated engineering students to join its 6-month Co-Op Program in Boston, MA. The role runs January through June 2027, requiring a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week with at least four days onsite at our Boston office.

This co-op offers hands-on project work, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional teams within a leading audio technology company. Candidates should be pursuing an engineering degree and have a strong interest in audio, acoustics, and speaker

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS/BA or AA in Engineering program
• Genuine interest in audio, speaker design, testing and manufacturing
• Ability to execute development tasks independently with a can-do attitude
• Ability to collect and present technical data to broad audiences
• Open to peer review and working in a diverse cross-functional team

Responsibilities

• Be immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Understand the Audio Engineering role within a Sound Experience company
• Transform unrefined requirements into optimized solutions including test plan development and prototyping
• Design and develop components, assemblies, and fixtures for testing loudspeakers and microphones
• Develop skills in audio measurement, signal processing, and analysis

Skills

Audio engineering curiosity

Independent development tasks

Technical data presentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong problem solving

Education

BS/BA or AA in Engineering

Tools

P-SPICE

VituixCAD

Job description

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.

We’re seeking talented students to join Sonos’s Co-Op Program and explore what it means to blend creativity, technology, and sound. Our co-ops are an essential part of our team, bringing fresh ideas, learning from experts, and helping us push the boundaries of what’s possible. Come broaden your skills, share your input and pursue your passion with our 6 month co-op experience.

Work Period

• Jan 2027 - June 2027

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum 4 days per week onsite in our Boston, MA office. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Be immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly cross-functional team environment
• Gain an understanding of the Audio Engineering role within a Sound Experience company
• Learn how to transform unrefined, interdependent requirements into highly optimized solutions, covering test plan development, prototyping, design reviews, validation, and manufacturing.
• Design and develop components, assemblies, and fixtures to support testing and measurement of loudspeakers, microphones and acoustic assemblies.
• Develop your skills in audio measurement, signal processing and analysis.

Skills And Attributes

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BS/BA or AA in Engineering program
• Fundamental interest in and curiosity of all things audio, how smart speaker products are designed, tested and manufactured!
• Demonstrated ability to execute development tasks independently with a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to collect and present technical data, both written and verbally, to a wide audience
• Open and willing to initiate peer review of one’s work
• Ability to work in a highly diverse, cross functional team
• Sufficiently trustworthy to work in a high security, highly confidential laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

• An interest in audio, acoustics, speaker building, sound reproduction or music production.
• Strong skills in physics, waves and oscillations.
• Hands-on 3D printing, machining and/or fabrication skills.
• Experience with circuit modelling in P-SPICE, VituixCAD or similar program.

Program Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a College or University with a preferred field of study in Audio or Acoustical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Available to participate in our full-time co-op program from January - June 2027
• Ability to work out of our Boston office a minimum 4 days per week
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.

2027 Co‑Op Program Overview

• Multi‑day orientation and robust onboarding
• Speaker Series with business leadership
• Social Activities with Cohort
• Real, meaningful projects
• Mentorship from industry leaders
• Collaborative, creative culture

Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well‑being of our employees. Interns and Coops in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, unless otherwise noted, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment
• Eligibility for our 401(k) plan, with company matching, after 1000 hours of service or 3 years averaging 500 hours of service per year, whichever comes first
• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.