Software Requirements Engineer| Contract

Who we are

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Kitchener (ON), Canada

Software Requirements Engineer| Contract

As a Software Requirements Engineer at Sonova, you will play a key role in coordinating, creating, and consolidating product development documentation for our regulated medical software. Working within the Software Department, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management and R&D to translate user and business needs into clear, actionable software specifications that help deliver life-changing hearing solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of product requirements
• Liaise with Product Managers to elicit, analyze, and document requirements for software projects including hearing aid firmware, desktop fitting software, and mobile applications
• Coordinate with R&D teams to evaluate technical and timeline feasibility, resolving requirement conflicts as needed
• Translate requirements into unambiguous, testable software specifications for development teams
• Collaborate on process improvements, documentation updates, and cross-functional communication to ensure project success
• Perform additional duties aligned with your skills to support software development outcomes

More about you:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Engineering, Science, or Software field preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in business analysis or requirements engineering in a technology environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and prioritization skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective collaborator with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in regulated software development lifecycles is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as Polarion is a plus
• Knowledge of software usability principles or IREB CPRE-FL certification is an advantage

This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week in-office attendance at our Kitchener, ON location.

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova.

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're ready to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply anyway

What We Offer:

• Exciting and collaborative work environment within a global medical technology leader
• Opportunities for professional development and learning
• Inclusive culture focused on innovation and well-being
• Competitive compensation and hybrid work model tailored to team and project needs

Sonova Canada is now a certified Great Place to Work May 2024- May 2025.

How We Work:

At Sonova, we create an environment where people and innovation thrive. Our hybrid work model supports flexibility while aligning with team and business goals. We believe in empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact through collaboration, creativity, and purpose-driven work.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

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