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.A lifeline of the Sonos Product Development Process, the HW Labs team is composed of a talented group of engineers, technicians, and support staff. We work closely with our colleagues across all Engineering disciplines and teams to create, test, define, and refine prototype NPIs at every stage of their lifecycle. Our team specializes in troubleshooting, repair, rework, device verification testing, and characterization - ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.In addition to our core responsibilities, the HW Labs team supports a range of other functions, including Mechanical Labs, Fabrication, and 3D printing. This allows us to provide comprehensive support to our colleagues in Engineering, as well as other teams throughout the company.We take pride in our ability to collaborate effectively with other HW labs teams around the world, including our colleagues in Santa Barbara and Shanghai. By working closely together, we are able to leverage their expertise and resources to deliver high quality products that meet the needs of our customers. What You’ll DoWork with people! This role is in the office and requires daily interaction with the HW and Engineering teamsSolve problems - use your expertise and communication skills to own and solve an issue from beginning to endCollaborate cross functionally with engineering on all new product buildsThis can be live problem solving and design or ongoing projects which involve rework, debugging, prototyping, verification testing, and characterizationPerform Root Cause Analysis, including documentation and process improvementPerform detailed signal integrity, quality, and characterization measurementsSetup and perform thermal analysis on various products and devicesESD compliance testing and procedureWhat You'll NeedBasic Qualifications 4-6 years of experience in a hardware design and/or support environmentProven ability to do hands on engineering work e.g., rework, soldering (0201 and larger), test methodology, design and draft circuitry, and product debuggingProficiency using electronic test equipment such as digital oscilloscopes and programmable power suppliesUnderstanding of hardware development best practices in the following functional areas: power, analog, and digitalExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong prioritization and organizational skills. Communication and focus are key - a “get things done” attitude and healthy boundary setting skillsGood housekeeping - inventory tracking, keeping hardware components and tools organized, properly e-wasting superseded tech, and maintaining a clean lab environmentPreferred QualificationsCan work independently and take ownership of open issues from beginning to end - proactive, not reactive communication and collaborationSeeks to make improvements and executes with theirs and the company’s best interests at center focusDesire to further your formal education (BSEE) or equivalent technical training based on your strengths and interestsAbility to consider priorities and people and switch tasks to accommodate changes without losing focus on overall goalsSeeks out peers and mentors, navigating within the company to build strong relationships and connections that benefit you and the teamAt Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between: $88,000 and $97,400Please 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 InsuranceA 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vestingAn Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annuallyUp to 12 paid holidays per calendar year12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policyCompany-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-beingA generous employee discount program & paid streaming music services on the Sonos platformFor a holistic overview of our benefits, please visit sonosbenefits.com. 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.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.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.Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. 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 accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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