Principal Engineer, Software R&T

Sonova AG•Santa Clarita, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the development of next-generation software solutions for cochlear medical devices across desktop and mobile platforms. This role will drive innovation through mobile-first design and AI-enabled capabilities, while ensuring continuity of current applications

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of software development experience with strong system design and architecture expertise.
Proven ability to deliver complex, high-quality commercial software products in production environments.
Strong proficiency in C#/.NET and modern software architecture patterns.
Experience developing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android) and using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, automation).
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug system-level issues across teams.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AI/ML technologies, including AI-enabled features, frameworks, or cloud-based AI services; experience in regulated environments (e.g., medical devices) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development of Windows and mobile (iOS/Android) applications.
Architect and implement scalable, high-quality solutions using C#/.NET/ WPF and modern mobile frameworks.
Integrate AI-driven features and intelligent functionality into applications where applicable.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and optimize workflows.
Advise technical direction, architecture, and long-term evolution of key platforms.
Engage in full software lifecycle: requirements, design, development, V&V, and release.
Mentor engineers and drive adoption of modern engineering practices.
Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match
Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
Legal/ID Theft Assistance
PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Hearing aid discount for employees and family
Internal social recognition platform