About this role
<p>As <strong>Senior Manager Sound Quality Engineering</strong>, you will lead a team responsible for evaluating and optimizing the sound quality and performance of Sonova's hearing solutions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p><strong>More about the role</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Lead and develop a team of sound quality engineers, creating an environment that fosters collaboration, ownership and continuous development.</li> <li>Lead the sound quality engineering activities for Sonova's hearing solutions, ensuring excellent end-user benefit and outstanding hearing experiences.</li> <li>Translate strategic roadmaps into clear priorities and actionable objectives for your team.</li> <li>Guide the development, verification, and optimization of new hearing functions and technologies together with cross-functional engineering teams.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering, Verification and other R&D disciplines.</li> <li>Drive evidence-based decisions through technical evaluations, performance measurements and user-focused validation.</li> <li>Balance innovation, product quality, technical feasibility, timelines and resources throughout the development process.</li> <li>Continuously improve development methods, tools and engineering processes while supporting a culture of learning and innovation.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p><strong>More about you</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Must-have</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, Biomedical Engineering or a comparable technical or scientific discipline.</li> <li>At least <strong>5 years of professional experience</strong> in engineering, acoustics, signal processing or a comparable R&D environment.</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience, for example by leading projects, technical workstreams or serving as a (deputy) team lead.</li> <li>Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing a broad range of technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate strategic direction into practical execution.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across multidisciplinary teams.</li> <li>Professional working proficiency in English.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Nice to have</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Experience within the medical device industry.</li> <li>Experience in hearing technology or audiology-related products.</li> <li>Familiarity with regulated development environments.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p><strong>More about what we offer</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>At Sonova, you'll join a purpose-driven company where your work directly improves people's quality of life.</p> <p>We offer an international and collaborative working environment in which you'll have the opportunity to lead talented engineers, contribute to innovative hearing technologies and continuously grow both professionally and personally.</p> <p>In addition, you'll benefit from:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Flexible hybrid working.</li> <li>Individual learning and development opportunities.</li> <li>Clear career development paths.</li> <li>Modern working environment and collaborative culture.</li> <li>Competitive compensation and benefits.</li> <li>The opportunity to work on technologies that positively impact millions of people worldwide.</li> </ul>