Software Engineering Co-op (Signal Processing)

Sonos Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance after

401(k) match plan

Sick time

Holidays

Employee discount

Sonos Radio HD

Job summary

Sonos Inc. seeks skilled co-op students to contribute to software for internal audio product development, test DSP/ML techniques, and work with a collaborative team on the software lifecycle and CI processes.

You'll learn in-depth about audio product development while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment at the Boston office, with a 6-month program starting January 2027.

Qualifications

• Academic exposure to Digital Signal Processing concepts like filtering and aliasing.
• Exposure to embedded concepts like working with dev boards.
• Be teachable and willing to persist with unfamiliar technical areas.
• Be curious and proactive about researching problems.
• Be communicative with others and willing to debate your ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create and test software for internal tooling for audio product development.
• Research signal processing and machine learning techniques for audio product development.
• Collaborate with other developers on a team and learn the software development lifecycle, CI, and ticketing systems.
• Learn in-depth about audio product development.

Skills

DSP concepts

Embedded concepts

Teachability

Curiosity

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Acoustics

Physics

Music Technology

Tools

Linux

Command line

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:January 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

• Create and test for software for internal tooling for audio product development
• Research signal processing and machine learning techniques for audio product development
• Collaborate with other developers on a team and learn the software development lifecycle, continuous integration, and ticketing systems.
• Learn in-depth about audio product development

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Basic Qualifications

• Academic exposure to Digital Signal Processing concepts like filtering, aliasing, etc.
• Exposure to embedded concepts like working with dev boards
• Be teachable and willing to persist with unfamiliar technical areas
• Be curious and pro-active about researching problems
• Be communicative with others and willing to debate your ideas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building audio-related academic or hobby projects
• Interest in audio technology and specifically musical applications
• Comfortable with Linux and/or command line interface

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a College or University with a preferred field of study in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Acoustics, Physics, or Music Technology
• 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

The Co-op Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day to day basis:

• 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.