Careers

Sonics Inc., provides a comprehensive benefits package. Here is a sample of the 2009 - 2010 employee benefits:

Medical
A choice of medical plans from Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, and Kaiser Permanente – California. Sonics, Inc. pays 100% of the medical premiums for employees, and 75% of the premiums for dependents (pre-tax).

www.anthem.com/ca/
www.kaiserpermanente.org

Dental
Delta Dental Plan of California (Premier). Sonics, Inc. pays 100% of the medical premiums for employees, and 75% of the premiums for dependents (pre-tax).
www.deltadentalca.org

Vision
Vision Service Plan - Sonics, Inc. pays 100% of the medical premiums for employees, and 75% of the premiums for dependents (pre-tax).
www.vsp.com

Employee Life Insurance, LTD, STD, and AD&D
Through Anthem Blue Cross, Employee Life benefit is $50,000. AD&D insurance pays a benefit if your death is caused by an accident. You may also receive a portion of this benefit if an accident results in the loss of sight or limb.
Option to purchase increments of $10,000 additional, as voluntary supplement insurance is subject to plan maximums and approval.

Short Term Disability
Through Anthem Blue Cross, Short Term Disability Insurance provides 60% monthly to a weekly benefit maximum of $2,500/wk. Benefits are payable after the 8th day for injury or accident, or illness. Benefit duration is 12 weeks.

Long Term Disability
Through Anthem Blue Cross, Long Term Disability Insurance provides 67% of monthly base salary; up to a maximum benefit of $10,000/mo. Benefits are payable after 90 days of disability. Benefits are payable as long as you remain disabled up to age 65.

Flexible Spending Account
ADP Flex Direct. Pre-tax dollars may be used for eligible health care and dependent/elder care expenses.

AFLAC Supplemental Benefits (Voluntary)

Cancer Indemnity Plan
First Occurrence Benefit of $5,000 or $2,000 depending on level of plan, plus over 30 additional benefits, including Wellness benefits. You can cover your family as well.
See AFLAC Supplemental Benefits Sheet posted on Sonnet.

Hospital Indemnity Plan
Plan for high-deductible health plans, Health Savings Accounts or to supplement any major medical plan. The protection you need, when you need it.
See AFLAC Supplemental Benefits Sheet posted on Sonnet.

Long Term Care
Rates for Long-term Care vary based on age, benefit amount, and length of benefits. Please contact AFLAC rep to customize a long-term is plan that fits your budget.

ALFLAC REP: Regina Martinelli 650/358-1100
Email: regina_martinelli@lus.aflac.com

401(k) Plan (Pre-tax) & Roth (Post-tax) Calendar Year
Eligibility: First day of the month following date of hire. Salary deferral: IRS maximum of $16,500 for 2009 and participants who reach age 50 by the last day of the plan year can defer $22,000 for 2009.

Investment options are offered by The BEST of AMERICA through Plan Design Consultants, Inc.
www.plandesign.com
www.nationwidefinancial.com - Investment changes and record keeper

Personal Time Off (PTO)
Accrues per years of service per year as follows:

Paid Holidays
Sonics Inc., has 8 paid holidays per year. An additional 2 floating holidays to use at your discretion, within the calendar year.

Patent Incentive Bonus Program
As an Intellectual Property company, Sonics considers its patent portfolio and the inventions of its employees very critical to the Company’s future success. The purpose of this reward program is to provide incentive for Sonics employees and consultants to prepare and file patent applications on behalf of the Company on a timely basis. This policy also establishes a formal financial reward mechanism and details the timing of such rewards.

We, here at Sonics, are committed to equal opportunity employment principles, and recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner. We strive to find ways to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to exceed business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all individuals are valued equally. Acceptance and appreciation of other cultures, ways of thought, and dispositions are valuable contributions to a successful and rewarding working environment.