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.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Connectivity team, you will help build and enhance the Bluetooth technologies that power the Sonos ecosystem. You will work alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain Bluetooth software that delivers reliable, high-quality connectivity experiences across our products.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a critical technology area, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to innovative features that improve the customer experience.
Location: This is a hybrid position based in our Boston office. Team members are expected to work from the office at least three days per week to foster collaboration, innovation, and strong cross-functional partnerships.
Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.
What You'll Do- Design, develop, test, and maintain Bluetooth software for Sonos products.
- Implement new Bluetooth features and improve existing functionality to enhance performance, reliability, and interoperability.
- Investigate, debug, and resolve software defects and customer-reported connectivity issues.
- Collaborate with Product, QA, Mobile, Platform, and Hardware Engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Participate in software design discussions, code reviews, and technical planning.
- Develop and maintain automated tests to improve software quality and regression coverage.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in engineering processes, tooling, and development practices.
- Stay current with Bluetooth standards and emerging technologies to help drive future innovation.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++.
- Experience developing software on Linux or embedded systems.
- Familiarity with Bluetooth Classic and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
- Experience debugging complex software issues and working across hardware/software boundaries.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with consumer electronics or IoT devices.
- Familiarity with Bluetooth SIG specifications, profiles, and protocols.
- Experience with Wi-Fi or other wireless networking technologies.
- Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software development tools.
- Knowledge of Agile software development practices.
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:
$137,000 and $170,900
The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate's geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. We apply geographic pay differentials based on the cost of labor in the market. Employees in high-cost locations may be compensated at the upper end of the range, while those in medium or low cost markets may be compensated at the lower end of the range. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
- An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
- 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
- Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition
- Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
- Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
- A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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