Engineer, Research at SAP

Compensation

$79,200 – $99,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Sep 4, 2026

Summary from listing

Sonova is hiring an Engineer, Research in Valencia, California, to develop firmware and software for cochlear implant systems and implantable hearing technologies. The role involves C and C#/.NET development, software verification, troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, research prototyping, and compliance with medical-device quality and regulatory requirements. It is a hybrid position requiring a bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering, embedded software experience, and proficiency in C and C#/.NET, with a stated salary range of $79,200 to $99,000 and bonus eligibility.

Required Skills

C/C#
C#/.NET
Software verification
Software testing
Root-cause analysis
Version control
AI development

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: Engineering internship with embedded software development experience for consumer electronic products
Experience contributing to complex, high-quality commercial software products
Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of modern software architecture and software-development principles
Experience using AI-assisted development tools, including code-generation or automation tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn emerging technologies and systems
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and contribute ideas that advance team and project goals
Translation Company Name: Sonova AG