Stäfa, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
At Sonova R&D, we are shaping the future of hearing technology through data-driven innovation. As a Data Design Architect, you will play a key role in defining how data is structured, connected, and leveraged across our systems.
Working at the intersection of data architecture, AI, and connected hearing solutions, you will design scalable data models that enable next-generation innovation. In return for your expertise, you’ll join a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts millions of people’s lives and where you can grow your influence across technical and business domains.
More about the role
• Define and own the product data model, including data sourcing, logging, and relationships between system components
• Design scalable and robust data structures across hearing systems to enable AI-ready data
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and testability across the full data pipeline
• Drive the validation of data and reliability of insights used for decision-making
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across data architecture and engineering teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align data design with business and product needs
More about you
• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience in software and data architecture at a senior level
• Proven experience designing data models in IoT, healthcare, or wearable device environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align technical and business stakeholders
• Experience working across multiple technical domains and complex systems
• Passion for data-driven innovation and enabling AI use cases
More about what we offer
As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.