Life at Sonova
Working at Sonova means helping change lives
Every day, our work helps someone reconnect with their world: with the people they love, the moments they’ve missed, the confidence they remember. That is the power of hearing.
We are more than 18,000 people across 100 countries, united by a shared belief: hearing connects people to life. This belief shapes everything we do.
Our vision is clear: A world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and lives without limitations. It guides our actions and keeps us focused. We innovate, design and care because millions rely on us to experience the sound of life, fully.
People join Sonova because our purpose resonates
What keeps us here is what we experience every day: the energy that comes from seeing real human impact, the pride of being part of great teams, and the knowledge that we work with technology that genuinely improves lives. Across engineering, audiology, manufacturing, logistics, operations and beyond, we are colleagues who chose this field because hearing matters to us. For some, it’s deeply personal, connected to someone we love. For others, it’s a lifelong fascination with sound. And for all of us, it’s a shared commitment to helping people reconnect with life.
Our values
We care
We care for our employees, customers and consumers, as well as our shareholders and society.
Wherever you work, you’ll find a workplace of passionate people who care deeply about changing lives. We know that creating the best solutions for customers requires empathy as well as technical expertise. We want Sonova to be an enjoyable place to work for everyone. We recognize our responsibility to the society and the environment too.
We drive innovation
We courageously pioneer new ideas and approaches to come up with impactful innovations, to delight customers and consumers.
At Sonova you get the freedom and the support to explore and experiment. From product designs to brand strategies, data mining to clinical training, we value curious creators who can take our business to new places. Here you can push the boundaries and achieve things you never thought possible.
We strive for excellence
We act with agility. We aim to excel. We are continuously working on improving products, services, processes and skills, to realize growth.
Because we never stop striving for better, there’s no limit to your growth opportunities. If you’re an ambitious shaper, this is a place where you can broaden your experience, discover more challenges and forge yourself a new path into the future. Your exposure to brilliant people and projects will keep you moving forward.
We take accountability
We deliver on our commitments. We take accountability to provide outcomes in agreed quality and time, always acting with integrity.
Decision makers thrive at Sonova. You have full accountability for your commitments. You can take ownership of your work, and your career. You’ll be recognized for your achievements, and you can rely on colleagues delivering their best too. You’ll find reasons to be proud in everything you do.
We build the best team
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place.
Different skills, backgrounds and experiences are equally appreciated at Sonova. Our collaborative and inclusive culture is an ideal environment for open-minded learners. You can perform at your best among colleagues who want to listen and learn from each other. We all share the same commitment to achieving success as part of a team, because we create sense together.
Our culture
Our culture is built on five attributes that help us succeed together.
We empower people to take ownership and make decisions. We think like entrepreneurs, always looking for better ways to serve our customers. We communicate openly and honestly, even when conversations are difficult. We take accountability for delivering on our commitments. And we collaborate across teams, functions and borders because we know the best ideas come from working together.
These are the behaviors that shape how we work every day and help us create better outcomes for our customers, our colleagues and each other.