Senior Manager Hearing Performance

Lead and develop a team of sound quality engineers, creating an environment that fosters collaboration, ownership and continuous development. Lead the sound quality engineering activities for Sonova's hearing solutions, ensuring excellent end-user benefit and outstanding hearing experiences. Translate strategic roadmaps into clear priorities and actionable objectives for your team. Guide the development, verification, and optimization of new hearing functions and technologies together with cross-functional engineering teams. Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering, Verification and other R&D; disciplines. Drive evidence-based decisions through technical evaluations, performance measurements and user-focused validation. Balance innovation, product quality, technical feasibility, timelines and resources throughout the development process. Continuously improve development methods, tools and engineering processes while supporting a culture of learning and innovation.

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 Senior Manager Sound Quality Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for evaluating and optimizing the sound quality and performance of Sonova's hearing solutions.

Working closely with experts across Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering, Verification, and other R&D; functions, you will ensure that innovative technologies translate into measurable end-user benefit and excellent hearing experiences.

You will guide your team throughout the development process, balancing technical excellence, product quality, timelines and customer value while translating strategic direction into successful execution.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, Biomedical Engineering or a comparable technical or scientific discipline.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, acoustics, signal processing or a comparable R&D; environment.

• Demonstrated leadership experience, for example by leading projects, technical workstreams or serving as a (deputy) team lead.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing a broad range of technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate strategic direction into practical execution.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across multidisciplinary teams.

• Professional working proficiency in English.

• Experience within the medical device industry.

• Experience in hearing technology or audiology-related products.

• Familiarity with regulated development environments.