Contribute to embedded firmware development in C/C++ on Sonos products.
Implement well-scoped features and bug fixes with guidance from senior engineers.
Debug issues in embedded environments using logs, traces, and reproduction steps while developing root-cause analysis skills.
Collaborate with teammates across software, hardware, QA, product, and other cross-functional teams to deliver reliable releases.
Participate in code reviews and learn Sonos development and quality practices.
Help improve maintainability and reliability through testing, tooling, automation, and incremental refactoring.
Contribute to APIs, software integrations, and platform capabilities that support Sonos products and services.
Support the development of new features and enhancements across the Sonos ecosystem.
Learn and contribute to systems that enable music playback, device communication, partner integrations, and customer-facing experiences.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Hands-on experience with C/C++ through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience.
Exposure to embedded systems or firmware development through projects, internships, lab work, or early-career roles.
Familiarity with embedded concepts such as memory constraints, concurrency, and real-time behaviors.
Curiosity and strong learning aptitude with the ability to ramp up on unfamiliar systems and technologies.
Experience with version control systems such as Git or Perforce.
Willingness to engage with AI tools to support day-to-day workflows.
Experience debugging on-device software using logs, tracing, and performance investigation techniques.
Comfort working with APIs, SDKs, and protocol-level interactions.
Basic understanding of networking concepts.
Interest in audio, music, and consumer electronics.
Experience working in a collaborative development environment using code reviews and CI/CD tooling.
Visa Sponsorship
Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer now and in the future.
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.
The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is:
$93,000 and $115,900
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Benefits
Vision insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
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.
At Sonos, we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and connect them to the content they want, where they want it. 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.
As a Junior Embedded Software Engineer, you'll contribute to the software that powers Sonos products and experiences. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll develop and maintain embedded software that helps deliver reliable playback, seamless device interaction, and high-quality customer experiences across the Sonos ecosystem.
You'll gain exposure to a variety of technical domains including embedded systems, APIs and integrations, distributed device communication, music playback, and consumer electronics software development. Through hands-on development, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration, you'll grow your technical skills while helping deliver products and features used by millions of listeners worldwide.
In this role, you may be aligned to teams focused on areas such as Player software, APIs and controls, partner integrations, platform capabilities, or future product development based on business needs and individual strengths.
This is a hybrid position, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of a Sonos office location and should expect to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Sonos · Boston, MA