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Senior System Software Development Engineer

Salary$165k – $206k
LocationBoston, MA; Seattle, WA
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedSep 14, 2026 · 4w ago
Verified live2h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have12
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
At least 8+ years of professional experience developing firmware/system software for embedded systems
Strong proficiency in C/C++
Significant experience with embedded Linux, kernel internals, and device driver development
Experience bringing up and debugging systems using U-Boot and common boot flows
Experience with toolchain and debug tooling (e.g., gcc, binutils, gdb)
Experience designing and developing software/firmware using Free-RTOS as developing bare-metal applications for microcontrollers
Strong debugging capability using tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Proven ability to build performance-critical software in resource-constrained environments
Proficiency with Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded workflows
Strong understanding of Linux execution contexts and concurrency
Familiarity with key interfaces/protocols such as DDR, NAND, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, I2S, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi (802.11), Bluetooth/BLE
Nice to have6
Python is a plus
Experience with the HDMI subsystem
Prior hardware design exposure and ability to read schematics/datasheets
Familiarity for low-level optimization and performance tuning
Familiarity with USBPD and development experience in USB PD ICs
Experience working in Agile development environments
Skills
C
C++
Python
Linux
U-Boot
FreeRTOS
Yocto Project
OpenEmbedded
JTAG
DDR
NAND
PCIe
Ethernet
USB
SPI
I2C
UART
I2S
TCP/IP
Wi-Fi (802.11)
Bluetooth
BLE
HDMI
USBPD
gcc
binutils
gdb
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
Open time off policy
80 hours of sick time
12 paid holidays per year
Paid leave program for new parents
Short and long term disability
Company paid disability, life, and ad&d insurance
Voluntary life, ad&d, accident, and pet insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee discount program
Sonos radio hd
About the company
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.
Location: Boston, MA, or Glasgow, UK or London, UK Sonos Offices - Hybrid, in office 4x/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.
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.
What You’ll Do:
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Design and implement real-time system software architectures leveraging SMP (symmetric multiprocessing) and AMP (asymmetric multiprocessing) approaches for embedded audio systems
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Bring up, debug, and maintain bootloader (U-Boot) and embedded Linux across new hardware platforms.
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Lead early board bring-up and debug of new PCBs using ARM SoCs, WiSoCs, BT SoCs, and microcontrollers.
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Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers across a wide range of subsystems, interfaces, and peripherals.
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Integrate vendor SDKs, BSP components, and OS modules into the build and release process
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Develop and maintain HAL libraries enabling clean, testable interfaces between hardware and user space.
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Identify platform gaps relative to hardware capabilities and product requirements; propose and deliver improvements to enable faster prototyping and evaluation of new hardware.
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Contribute to BSP validation and system-level debugging across HW/SW boundaries.
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Define, execute, and document unit and integration testing for system software components.
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Partner with silicon and component vendors to coordinate support and resolve platform issues across CPU/radio SoCs, MCU/PIC, NPU/GPU, and peripheral devices.
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Support hardware engineering teams with deep technical debugging and contribute to OS/platform modernization efforts.
What You’ll Need
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
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At least 8+ years of professional experience developing firmware/system software for embedded systems
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Strong proficiency in C/C++ (Python is a plus).
•
Significant experience with embedded Linux, kernel internals, and device driver development.
•
Experience bringing up and debugging systems using U-Boot and common boot flows.
•
Experience with toolchain and debug tooling (e.g., gcc, binutils, gdb).
•
Experience designing and developing software/firmware using Free-RTOS as developing bare-metal applications for microcontrollers
•
Strong debugging capability using tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
•
Proven ability to build performance-critical software in resource-constrained environments (e.g., high-speed peripheral drivers).
•
Proficiency with Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded workflows.
•
Strong understanding of Linux execution contexts and concurrency, including locking/mutexes, SMP behavior, and kernel/user boundaries.
•
Familiarity with key interfaces/protocols such as:
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DDR, NAND, PCIe, Ethernet, USB
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SPI, I2C, UART, I2S
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TCP/IP, Wi-Fi (802.11), Bluetooth/BLE
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with the HDMI subsystem (Video, ARC/eARC, CEC).
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Prior hardware design exposure and ability to read schematics/datasheets.
•
Familiarity for low-level optimization and performance tuning.
•
Familiarity with USBPD and development experience in USB PD ICs
•
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Hiring process
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:
$165,000 and $206,000
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.
Legal
Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
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:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
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An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
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80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
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Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
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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
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Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
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Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
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Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
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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.
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