System Software Engineer

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.

Sonos is seeking a Embedded Software Developer to join the newly formed Diagnostics & System Team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for some of the core software and firmware that will enable new and innovative solutions for the home and businesses. In the process, you will work with some of the brightest minds across multiple disciplines of software, hardware, radio, acoustics, WiFi, and Bluetooth technologies. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team tasked with delivering these innovative, new products to market.

What You’ll Do

Write clear, reliable, maintainable code

Decompose problems into logical components that can be cleanly implemented and efficiently executed in software

Design new features and maximize the potential of existing technologies

Modify existing software to adapt it to new hardware, correct errors, upgrade interfaces and improve performance

Debug complex low-level problems that may span interfaces between hardware and software

Contribute to the suite of developer unit tests using GTEST

Collaborate with software engineers, PM, QA and UX to design and deliver unique, innovative new features that delight our customers

Drive your work forward and exercise your strong technical aptitude to influence positive change and innovation

Participate in team process, using Agile methodologies to adapt and continuously improve

Be able to debug issues on the factory/vendor/3rd party lab

Basic Qualifications:

Embedded system programming in C/C++

Knowledge of embedded Linux system architecture and development environments

Knowledge of common communication interfaces at a hardware integration level (SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, USB, Bluetooth, etc)

Demonstrable experience in developing performance-critical SW in resource-constrained environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience articulating technical concepts in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

BS or MS in EE, CS, Mathematics, or related discipline, 4+ years of relevant experience

Technically inquisitive – must be able to take on new technical challenges and learn new technical skills on-the-fly and apply the knowledge to solve the issue at hand.

Knowledge of WiFi interfaces at a hardware integration level

Experience with embedded Linux and real-time operating systems

Hands-on testing and debugging of embedded systems in a laboratory environment

Solid track record of shipping reliable, extensible and maintainable software.

In-depth understanding of modern embedded SW development processes including design, implementation, unit testing, continuous integration, version control etc.

Linux Kernel programming and configuration

U-Boot programming and configuration

Experience managing software developers or contractors

Ability to work with people with different cultures and backgrounds in different locations and time zones

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.

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