Sonos, Inc. · 10 hours ago
DSP Software Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
0+ years expSonos, Inc. is dedicated to creating the ultimate listening experience for customers. They are seeking a DSP Software Engineer to contribute to audio processing and DSP software development, focusing on real-time signal processing and embedded systems.
AudioConsumer ElectronicsMusicWireless
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implement, extend, and maintain modular real‑time audio and DSP components in Rust and C
Contribute to integrating and optimizing machine learning models for audio, including classification, enhancement, or spatial processing workloads on embedded platforms
Collaborate on the design of hard real‑time software architectures for audio pipelines
Help integrate new multi‑channel audio formats, codecs, and DSP algorithms into Sonos platforms
Work with senior engineers to solve audio routing, timing, and synchronization challenges across wireless networks
Develop unit tests using GTest or Rust testing frameworks and contribute to continuous integration
Debug complex issues that may span DSP algorithms, embedded RTOS/Linux systems, wireless audio transport, or hardware interactions
Implement and document clean, maintainable, portable software that can run across processors and operating environments
Qualification
Required
Exposure to or interest in machine learning for audio (e.g., model inference on embedded systems, audio feature extraction, basic ML/DSP hybrid techniques)
0–3 years of experience in embedded software, DSP, or systems programming (industry, academic, or project‑based experience)
Proficiency in Rust and C programming
Foundational understanding of digital signal processing concepts (filtering, sampling, latency, numeric representation, etc.)
Exposure to real‑time systems, embedded Linux, or RTOS environments
Familiarity with multichannel audio concepts, streaming formats, or codecs (e.g., AAC, FLAC, Opus, Atmos) is a plus
Ability to write unit tests and design for testability
Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to work hands‑on at all layers of the audio stack
Interest in audio technology, DSP, music, or consumer hardware
Preferred
Experience implementing or deploying machine learning models for audio (e.g., noise suppression, beamforming, sound classification, spatial audio ML techniques)
Experience with performance benchmarking on embedded hardware
Coursework or project experience in wireless networking, timing, or synchronization
Exposure to source control and issue-tracking systems (e.g., Git, Jira, Perforce)
Experience with performance benchmarking on embedded hardware
Coursework or project experience in wireless networking, timing, or synchronization
Exposure to source control and issue‑tracking systems (e.g., Git, Jira, Perforce)
Benefits
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!
Company
Sonos, Inc.
Sonos is a sound experience company making it easier than ever for millions of listeners around the world to play more, hear more, and feel more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$455.15MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsIndex VenturesHeadline
2018-08-01IPO
2018-07-12Secondary Market
2017-01-01Angel
Leadership Team
Tom Conrad
Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Cullen
Co-Founder & VP Market Development
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