Senior Embedded Software Developer - DSP

Join us in developing the next generation of hearing aid technology that helps millions of people connect to the world around them. We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer to become part of our Audiology group within Device SW R&D, where advanced DSP algorithms and cutting-edge embedded software come together to create life-changing products. 
You’ll be part of the driving implementation and integration of hearing aid DSP features. You will join a team of 7 other highly experienced embedded software engineers with average seniority over 10 years. It is a stable and engaged team with friendly atmosphere. 
Our goal is to deliver the most advanced low-power audio-enabled device, meeting medical device standards. This entails designing C code that provides advanced functionality with real-time guarantees for the audio system, while at the same time balancing memory consumption, compute cycles and power efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize advanced DSP algorithms in embedded software through close collaboration with DSP algorithm designers.
  
• Bringing up and integrating software on new chipset platforms and deploying advanced DSP and AI-based algorithms within power and resource constrained environments.
  
• Drive system-level debugging, profiling, and optimization with particular focus on power efficiency, performance, and robustness. 
  
• Contribute to software architecture discussions and technical decision-making for future IC and embedded platform development. 
  
• Collaborate closely with experts in hardware, DSP, system architecture, and verification. 
  
• Investigate and resolve complex issues spanning software, hardware, and system interactions. 
  
• Support continuous improvement of development tools, engineering practices, and software quality. 
  
• Communicate technical solutions, risks, and progress effectively to stakeholders.

Required Skills

• 5+ years experience in embedded software development for resource and power constrained applications.
• Experience working with complex, multi-chip embedded platforms.
• Curiosity about coding with both DSP and NPU.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in C programming and a certain level of compiler knowledge.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments and Git workflows.

Nice to have Qualifications

• Understanding of digital signal processing and embedded audio systems. 
• Experience implementing embedded neural networks or AI/ML algorithms on resource-constrained devices. 
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink for signal processing, algorithm development, or system modeling. 
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, testing, or data analysis. 
• Familiarity with Docker and modern software development workflows.

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Structured, curious, and solution-oriented mindset. 
• Collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues. 
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving technical topics to completion.

Why Join Us?

• Work on technology that improves quality of life for millions of people worldwide.
• Join a great team with deep expertise and genuinely friendly people.   
• Influence technical decisions and future product architecture.
• Work with cutting-edge embedded technologies, real-time audio processing, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Join a collaborative and innovative engineering culture where learning and professional growth are encouraged.
• Become part of Demant’s international and diverse workplace, where colleagues from different background collaborate in an open, inclusive, and respectful environment.

Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application via the Demant job portal. The deadline for applying is July 26th 2026.
For further information, please contact Senior Manager, eSW and DSP, Audiological Solutions, Ling Xu at [email protected]

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from alle qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.