Compliance Engineering Intern

Location: Boston, MA

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 Internship 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 12-week internship experience.

Work Period: June 7 - August 20, 2027

Location & Schedule: This is a 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum  of 4 days per week onsite in our Boston, MA  office.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Hands-on testing: Execute supervised EMC/ESD measurements for selected NPI, sustaining, or CaSE activities.

Measurement fundamentals: Assess how product design, setup, instrument settings, operating modes, and environmental conditions affect measurements.

Data comparison: Compare internal and external lab datasets, quantify differences and variability, and investigate likely causes.

Process improvement: Refine test setups, procedures, and reporting to improve repeatability and confidence in early design decisions.

Automation: Prototype Python-based instrument control, data capture, or analysis for one practical measurement workflow.

AI-Assisted analysis exploration: Identify measurement trends, potential EMI noise sources to support root-cause investigations, embedded into the existing measurement instruments software and reporting tools.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Basic Qualifications

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics.

Experience in documenting product compliance requirements extracted from industry safety, EMC and Wireless standards. Experience with EMC design methodologies; Design for Safety and RF (wireless - WiFi, BT) certification in consumer electronic industry.

Experience in hands-on testing and operating test equipment such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, familiar with the networking/IT setup, able to trouble shoot test setup.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in debugging in Linux systems, programming, process improvement and troubleshooting system connectivity issues.

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College or University in a related field of study, with a graduation of Spring 2028/2029 or Winter 2027/2028

Available to participate in our full-time co-op program from June 7 - August 20, 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 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Internship 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.