Architect Charging Solutions

Would you like to shape the architecture behind the next generation of charging solutions for hearing devices?

In this role, you will take technical ownership of the Charging Solutions domain, covering electronics, embedded software, mechanical interfaces and connectivity across the wider product ecosystem. You will define scalable platform architecture, guide development teams and suppliers, and turn complex requirements into robust, reusable solutions.

More About The Role

• Take technical and architectural ownership of the Charging Solutions domain, guiding the development team, setting priorities and supporting effective delivery.
• Design charging architectures spanning electronics and embedded software, while ensuring effective integration with mechanical components.
• Define strategic, reusable platform elements and interfaces between chargers, hearing instruments, production software and application software.
• Translate customer, system and stakeholder needs into solutions that balance functionality, performance, quality, cost and long-term maintainability.
• Review electronic schematics, embedded software architecture and selected code, with hands-on programming representing approximately 10–20% of the role.
• Work closely with external suppliers, review their technical solutions and influence architectural decisions throughout the development chain.
• Make sound technical decisions in complex or uncertain situations and ensure compliance with medical-device, cybersecurity and privacy requirements.
• Document and communicate architectural decisions while promoting technical learning, best practices and continuous improvement across teams.

More About You Must have

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems or a related technical discipline.
• At least five years of professional experience in hardware and/or embedded software development, including hands-on experience with charging solutions.
• Strong knowledge of electrical hardware and electronic schematics, combined with a solid understanding of embedded software architecture and the ability to review code.
• Experience designing complex hardware–software systems and managing dependencies across electronics, software, mechanics and connected applications.
• A pragmatic and decisive approach, with the ability to navigate uncertainty, evaluate technical trade-offs and drive solutions forward.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical groups and influence internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, together with professional fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience designing reusable platforms or modular product architectures.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, particularly in the medical-device industry.
• An architecture certification, such as iSAQB, or a PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in technical leadership, agile development or technology assessment.

More About What We Offer 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.

Application process Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform, including your CV and cover letter. For this vacancy, only direct applications will be considered.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. 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.