Senior Manager Signal Processing - RIC and BTE

Lead and own the development, design and integration of signal processing features for Sonova hearing systems Provide technical leadership and decision-making authority for signal processing realization Drive reuse, scalability, and product readiness across platforms, products, and Sonova brands Establish clear cross domain alignment and decision making across departments and areas Collaborate closely with Product Management and Project Leaders to ensure customer focus and success in the market Lead, develop, and manage a team of software professionals while supporting talent development and succession planning

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.

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.

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, 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.

At Sonova, you'll join a global team of innovators dedicated to transforming lives through cutting-edge hearing technology. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of signal processing across multiple global hearing instrument brands, lead talented international engineering teams, influence long-term platform strategy and drive innovation in a collaborative, global R&D environment, and work with passionate experts in software engineering, signal processing, audiology, and product development.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline

• Proven leadership experience in software development and in people leadership within complex R&D; environments

• Extensive experience shaping and delivering software features across multiple platforms, product generations, and releases

• Strong understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP), system integration, fitting software systems, and regulated product development

• Ability to lead through ambiguity while balancing innovation, scalability, quality, and long-term platform value

• Strong, confident communicator with demonstrated soft skills applied to leadership and collaboration across technical, audiological, and business stakeholders

• Experience working in international, multi-site, and cross-functional environments

• Curious about emerging technologies, particularly AI, with a forward-looking mindset and passion for innovation

• Fluent in English; German is a plus