Electrical Engineering Co-Op

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.

We're seeking talented students to join Sonos's Co-Op Program and explore what it means to blend creativity, technology, and sound. Our co-ops are an essential part of our team, bringing fresh ideas, learning from experts, and helping us push the boundaries of what's possible. Come broaden your skills, share your input and pursue your passion with our 6 month co-op experience.

Work Period : Jan 2027 - June 2027

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum 4 days per week onsite in our Boston, MA office. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Participate in the development of groundbreaking world class audio products

Those students following an Embedded Systems or Computer Engineering curriculum would participate in the following:

• Learn the end to end process by which Sonos designs high performance, Gigahertz SOC based, Embedded Systems
• Perform circuit analysis and simulation for high speed digital interconnect and low voltage power distribution.
• Test and validate new designs, debug and improve those designs as necessary
• Enhance the excellence of Sonos products through research and prototyping of new technologies

Those students following a Power or Analog Electrical Engineering curriculum would participate in the following:

• Support the design and verification of high-performance power supplies and audio amplifiers.
• Analyze, simulate, prototype, and test analog and power circuits.
• Develop supporting circuits using ADCs, DACs, op amps, and signal-conditioning components.
• Interface analog and power hardware with microcontrollers and DSPs.
• Characterize efficiency, audio performance, thermal behavior, stability, and protection features.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Basic Qualifications

Highly motivated to learn, passionate about electronics, and a strong sense of ownership.

• Undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering taking or planning to take the following major courses in Embedded Systems or Computer Engineering curriculum:
  • Circuit theory
  • Digital Logic Design
  • Computer Systems Engineering
  • Computer Organization and Design
• Undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering taking or planning to take the following major courses in Power or Analog Electrical Engineering curriculum:
  • Circuit Theory
  • Analog Electronics
  • Power Electronics
  • Control Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• For those following an Embedded system or Computer Engineering curriculum:
  • Basic understanding of these Engineering Topics:
    • Linux OS navigation and network configuration
    • Embedded System Design (with a focus on Hardware)
    • Synchronous Digital Electronics Concepts.
    • Transmission line theory in high speed digital design

• For those following a Power or Analog Electrical Engineering curriculum:
  • Experience with analog, power, or audio circuit design and testing.
  • Familiarity with switching power supplies, amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, and op amps.
  • Understanding of feedback, stability, filtering, noise, and distortion.
  • Experience using circuit simulation tools and common laboratory equipment.

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a College or University with a preferred field of study in Electrical Engineering
• Available to participate in our full-time co-op program from January - June 2027
• Ability to work out of our Boston office a minimum 4 days per week

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.

2027 CO-OP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Co-op Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day to day basis:

• Multi-day orientation and robust onboarding
• Speaker Series with business leadership
• Social Activities with Cohort
• Real, meaningful projects
• Mentorship from industry leaders
• Collaborative, creative culture

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.

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. Interns and Coops in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, unless otherwise noted, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment
  
• Eligibility for our 401(k) plan, with company matching, after 1000 hours of service or 3 years averaging 500 hours of service per year, whichever comes first
  
• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
  
• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
  
• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.