Engineer, Digital Signal Processing

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

Requirements

• 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
• Strong MATLAB programming skills
• 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

Qualifications

• A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Skills

• Strong DSP theory background and expertise in digital signal processing and analysis
• Strong MATLAB programming skills
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

Pay

This role's pay range is between $79,000/yr - $95,000/yr. This role is also bonus eligible.

Schedule

Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Company Information

We are an equal opportunity employer