Software engineering manager serp_jobs.h1.location_city

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.

This role is a hybrid position

Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Boston or Seattle office locations and work in the office 2-3 days per week.

As a Software Engineering Manager on the Player Control team, you will be part of a cross-functional group focused on enabling users to control their Sonos system through various methods. Your responsibilities will include managing the team of software engineers who design, develop, and improve the embedded software that governs speaker behavior across the Sonos multi-room ecosystem and future products.

In our dynamic environment, you will work closely with software engineers, user experience designers, and product managers to create and implement innovative features that enhance customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to new product development and the ongoing evolution of our core embedded and mobile software. If you are passionate about music, creating groundbreaking products, and tackling complex challenges, we encourage you to connect with us.

What You’ll Do :

Mentor, and support software engineering organizations to cultivate a collaborative and productive work environment.

Establish clear performance expectations and goals, providing regular feedback to team members.

Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Drive continuous improvement in software quality, performance, code optimization, maintainability, and system reliability.

Review, design, build, analyze, enhance, and unit test the embedded software system responsible for speaker behavior throughout the Sonos multi-room system and future products.

Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, QA, and UX teams to design and deliver unique, innovative features that delight our customers.

Create design documents detailing new and existing functionality.

Drive your work forward and apply your strong technical abilities to influence positive change and innovation.

Drive the team processes, utilizing Agile methodologies for adaptation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need :

3+ years of engineering management experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences.

Ability to review code and design and participate in system architecture discussions.

Experienced C++ developer with object-oriented design expertise.

Proven track record of delivering reliable, extensible, and maintainable software.

Proven experience with development on a Linux platform.

Proficiency in multi-threaded programming.

Experience in writing and implementing APIs.

Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience with Bluetooth or BLE technologies.

Experience with cross-platform mobile application development.

Proven experience in recruiting, hiring, and mentoring with a focus on skill development and enhancing team effectiveness to deliver high-quality software.

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 .

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.

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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 :

160,000 and $200,000

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.

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 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.