Audio Tools Software Engineer

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. 

  

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. 

Job Description

Engineering at Bose is driven by innovation. In support of this core value, it is essential that Bose engineers are equipped with the most innovative tools in the industry. You are invited to join our mission to empower our audio engineers to deliver the game changing product experiences that customers have come to expect from Bose.

The Core Engineering Tools Group is looking for a software engineer to be a lead contributor to the engineering tools used to measure, analyze and design groundbreaking technology in the wearable, out-loud, and automotive product spaces. Our team works with experts from across the company to develop and deploy new technology, enabling the engineering community to perform critical research, advanced development and production prototyping.

The role will entail:

• Developing applications and user interfaces for measurement, analysis and design
• Implementation and support of DSP algorithms and frameworks
• Support of measurement hardware platforms
• Writing software testing and deployment pipelines
• Authoring engaging documentation
• Educating, supporting and collaborating with our users

Beyond software development expertise, candidates must have a strong background in audio signal processing, acoustics and measurement theory. Practical experience with audio hardware is also highly desirable.

We are a dynamic team that has a broad reach, so candidates must enjoy working collaboratively, value team dynamics, and possess high level interpersonal skills.

Required skills and experience:

• BS or MS in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering
• 3+ years of industry software development experience
• Programming in Matlab & Python, including object-oriented design and writing well-documented & testable code
• DSP concepts and frameworks
• Audio measurement platforms such as Audio Precision, Head Acoustics
• CICD processes including writing test suites and packaging code for distribution
• Champion for code quality and standards
• A passion for customer-valued interface design
• Excellent communication skills
• Track record of strong teamwork and collaboration on technical projects

Highly valued experience:

• Solid working understanding of physics and acoustics with the ability to apply these fundamentals in practical engineering contexts
• Experience in collaborating on open-source projects
• Hands on experience and/or curiosity about fields such as live sound production, home theater, automotive audio systems, audio recording and production, etc.
• Familiarity and experience debugging audio hardware setups including amplifiers, speakers, microphones and signal routing

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $97,200-$133,650.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

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Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.