Engineer, Digital Signal Processing

Sonova Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Sonova Group is looking for an Engineer in Digital Signal Processing to develop and implement algorithms for cochlear implant systems. This role demands strong expertise in embedded software and DSP theory, focusing on integration with custom hardware.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and a background in audio DSP is essential. The position offers a hybrid work model in California, with competitive benefits including health coverage and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience developing embedded software, ideally in audio or medical device applications.
• Experience with low‑level fixed‑point DSP programming.
• Familiarity with digital and analog hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DSP algorithms for cochlear implants.
• Develop embedded software for real‑time applications.
• Integrate software with custom hardware components.

Skills

embedded software development

DSP theory and implementation

C and assembler programming

collaboration skills

audio DSP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master’s or PhD

Job description

Engineer, Digital Signal Processing

Location: Valencia, CA – Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

The Digital Signal Processing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing digital signal processing algorithms and embedded software for cochlear implant systems. This role focuses on specification, design, analysis, and integration of embedded software with custom hardware components while contributing to the development of next‑generation hearing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DSP algorithms supporting advanced sound processing strategies for cochlear implants
• Develop embedded software for real‑time cochlear implant applications
• Integrate software with custom ICs, A/D and D/A conversion components, analog circuitry, sensors, and communication modules
• Modify and optimize existing firmware and embedded software to improve performance and address design challenges
• Conduct software requirements analysis and create technical documentation including software specifications, test plans, and procedures
• Develop and enhance DSP algorithms to improve speech processing strategies
• Troubleshoot embedded software issues throughout the product development lifecycle
• Support audio integration activities through debugging and front‑end signal analysis
• Assist verification and validation efforts through test plan development and execution
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering and product development teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required
• Master’s or PhD preferred
• 1–5 years of experience developing embedded software, ideally in audio or medical device applications
• Strong DSP theory background and expertise in digital signal processing and analysis
• Experience with low‑level fixed‑point DSP programming
• Familiarity with digital and analog hardware design
• Experience programming embedded software in C and assembler across DSP platforms
• Background in audio DSP, .NET/C#, or Machine Learning concepts is a plus
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, and Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company‑paid life, accidental & disability insurance
• Additional supplemental life and accidental & disability coverage available
• STD/LTD coverage and 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.

Pay range: $79,000 – $95,000 per year. This role is also bonus eligible.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. 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.