Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Who we are

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Hannover, Germany

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our agile Software team in Hannover. You'll work on the embedded Bluetooth software platform that powers our latest headphones and soundbars— ensuring robust software architecture and acting as a key interface between platform development and project teams.

You will join early in the product development cycle, helping shape software architecture from concept until the product is ready for launch.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded application software for wireless headphones and soundbars
• Integrate embedded software into full product solutions, collaborating with DSP, electronics, mobile apps, and system test teams
• Analyze requirements and translate them into well‑structured technical solutions, act as an interface to project teams, helping coordinate and align development activities across the platform
• Troubleshoot and improve stability, performance, and reliability of the embedded platform.
• Work on innovation topics shaping our future products, participate throughout the entire development cycle—from first idea to final market-ready product
• Support feasibility studies, technical reviews, and early pre‑development projects
• Contribute to improving software development methods, tools, and processes

Your profile

• Strong C programming skills and experience with real-time embedded development, comfortable working with real-time operating systems
• Several years of experience in embedded SW development, design, or testing
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand hardware interactions
• Strong communicator and team player—able to collaborate, ask questions, give and receive feedback
• Knowledge of Bluetooth or IEEE 802.x protocols is a plus
• English required, German is a plus
• Experience with Python for developing and maintaining test and developer tools

What We Offer

As part of Sonova Consumer Hearing, we're committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.

We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

• A highly supportive and passionate team, flat hierarchy and open communication culture
• The chance to work on products millions of people will use—and see them proudly on the market
• A platform role with deep technical challenges and space to grow your expertise #LI-NB1

The Sennheiser brand

The Sennheiser brand stands for premium quality in the field of audio products.

At Sonova Consumer Hearing, we develop and offer consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables under the brand license of Sennheiser.

The business is headquartered in Wedemark, Germany, and has approximately 650 employees worldwide. To continue to be among the best in the industry, we are always on the lookout for outstanding talent.