We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Job posting has expired

#alert
Back to search results

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Audio

Sonos Inc
vision insurance, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
2 Avenue de Lafayette (Show on map)
April 17, 2024

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.

This role of an embedded SW engineer within the Audio Processing team is to design, develop, test and solve issues related to audio processing software executing within a larger multi-core, multi-threaded operating system typically running on Linux based SoC (system on chip) devices.

What You'll Do

  • Decompose problems into logical components that can be cleanly implemented and efficiently executed in software on multiple platforms

  • Audio pipeline bring-up and implementation of DSP processing chains to support audio systems engineers in the realization of complex audio processing algorithms

  • Work within the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to provide SW support to cross functional teams

  • Determine the scope of effort required to execute work streams that would feed into larger cross functional programs

  • Work across multiple teams to understand touchpoints, milestones and areas that could become blocking issues

  • Provide summarized technical readouts to management teams responsible for project management

  • Interface with R&D teams to define ways in which to migrate new technologies into products.

  • Work closely with Acoustic Engineers to efficiently solve hardware level problems in software

What You'll Need

Basic Qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science/ Electrical/ Electronic engineering

  • 5+ Years experience designing, writing and debugging signal processing software on embedded systems

  • Experience using Linux as a development platform

  • Experience with SoC devices executing audio processing within a multi-threaded embedded OS

  • Experience writing modular software using modern design principles

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Embedded system programming in C++. Experience with Rust is a bonus.

  • Embedded Linux or RTOS based systems

  • Understanding of digital signal processing fundamentals such as sampling, dynamic range, digital filtering, fixed point vs floating point, optimizations of inner loops

  • Structured software development and design using C++

  • Defining high level APIs and versed in modern programming standards

  • Multichannel audio home theater formats such as Dolby, Dolby Atmos, DTS

  • Experience with Android Audio is a bonus.

#LI-Remote

At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between:

$152,000 and $205,600

Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting

  • An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required

  • 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

  • Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

  • 12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy

  • Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

  • Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance

  • Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being

  • A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

For a holistic overview of our benefits, please visit .

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.

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.

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.

Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. 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 accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

(web-5bb4b78774-k29v8)