Junior Embedded Software Development Engineer

Sonos

Junior Embedded Software Engineer contributing to the software powering Sonos products across various technical domains. Collaborating with experienced engineers to enhance customer experiences.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $93,000 - $115,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++embedded firmware developmentAPIssoftware integrationsroot-cause analysistestingautomationincremental refactoringmemory constraints

Soft Skills

collaborationcuriositylearning aptitudeengagementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering