Software Developer & Integration Lead – Platform Software

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

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Developer & Integration Lead who combines strong technical capabilities with a clear understanding of product delivery. This role blends hands-on development with coordination responsibilities, supporting platform software efforts and ensuring that integration across internal and external teams aligns with product goals and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Software Development: Contribute to platform software using Linux-based systems, RTOS, DSP integration, and other middleware technologies.

• Product Delivery Support: Participate in cross-functional meetings to represent software and audio technology interests, track progress, and help drive delivery—acting as a delegate for the software manager when needed.

• Integration Oversight: Identify and help resolve integration issues across software components and partner deliverables.

• Platform Scalability: Contribute to the development of reusable, scalable software components that support future product lines.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with systems, QA, and security teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and compliance.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain technical notes, integration matrices, and progress reports to support transparency and alignment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux, RTOS, and C/C++ development.

• Demonstrated understanding of product delivery lifecycles, including integration and validation.

• Proven experience with audio technologies, such as DSP pipelines, latency-sensitive systems, or room correction algorithms.

• Ability to work across multiple software frameworks and contribute to integration efforts.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills; comfortable representing technical interests in multi-team environments.

• Experience in system integration, OEM/ODM collaboration, or consumer electronics is a plus.

• Self-driven, organized, and capable of balancing development work with coordination responsibilities.

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: $142,600-$196,000.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.