Software Requirements Engineer

Software Requirements Engineer

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 200

Mb/sec download and 10

Mb/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.