The posting
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 Electrical Engineer for Power and Analog Design in the Product Development Team, you will play a crucial role in developing power electronics and analog circuits to meet high standards of performance as envisioned by Sonos. Your work will directly impact the development of next-generation products, from initial concept to final release. You will collaborate closely with experts in embedded electronics, acoustics, mechanical engineering, system software, radio engineering, and JDM to bring our vision to life. You will be a key contributor for fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
Join us if you are passionate about a variety of technologies, integrated complex systems, or excited by challenges. Take initiative to learn and collaborate with others.
This role is located on-site at our Boston or Goleta office.
This position is office-based, meaning regular in-person collaboration or use of office equipment is essential to maximize effectiveness for this team and/or position. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Boston or Goleta offices and should expect to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
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
- Provide technical guidance on power and analog designs within the Electrical System team
- Enhance the excellence of Sonos products through research and prototyping of new technologies
- Advance the simulation and test methodology of power and analog design
- Develop and design analog circuits for AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion, as well as signal conditioning and amplification for audio products
- Design custom magnetics for power amplifiers and power supplies
- Develop engineering validation plans to ensure high quality of your design
- Document your design, validation plans, and test results
- Ensure to meet all regulatory requirements including EMC, energy efficiency, and safety
- Work cooperatively across disciplines. Collaborate with JDM partners. Lead and mentor junior electrical engineers and JDM electrical engineers in power and analog design
What You’ll Need
Basic Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of related industry experience, or BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years direct experience also considered.
- Proficient in English in verbal and written communication
- Hands-on experience with complete ownership of analog and power electronics design in high volume products
- Thorough understanding of efficient power conversion topologies (flyback, PFC + LLC) including detailed analysis of circuit and magnetics specification
- Knowledge of safety and compliance standards for consumer electronic devices
- Strong analytical skills, trouble-shooting skills, and system level knowledge
- Proficiency in creating and editing schematic and layout files
- Proven leadership skills including schedule management and mentoring/motivating/leading project team members
- 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
- Ability to propose, set up, and execute design validation test plans with limited guidance.
- Well-developed reporting and communication skills, including the ability to explain and summarize complicated issues
- Ability to use simulation/analysis tools and best engineering judgment to resolve issues
- Strong sense of ownership, able to design as well as to explain design decisions to others
- Ability to work with people with different culture background and/or in different time zones
- Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, to recognize the level of urgency of problems, and to prioritize tasks
- You do not have to be an expert in everything, but you are excited by challenges and take initiative to learn and collaborate with others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Design experience in Class-D audio amplifiers is highly preferred
- Working experience with other Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, layout engineers, compliance, and program management from JDM partners
- Experience in embedded circuit design (CPU, Memory, Ethernet, USB, HDMI, Digital audio, etc.)
- Experience using audio test equipment like AP and EMC test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers)
- Design experience with integration of Lithium Ion battery management and wired/wireless charging systems. Direct Experience with battery technology (cell and pack level) and battery management and charging systems is a plus
- Design experience in audio amplifiers is highly preferred
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements and testing procedures
- Knowledge and experience in USB Type-C and/or PD USB-PD
- Knowledge and experience in Power over Ethernet is a plus
- Experience in wireless communications, audio and acoustic products.
Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.
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:
$143,000 and $178,500
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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
