Software Engineer in Test Co-op

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.  

The Engineering team at Bose is a thriving, passionate, deeply skilled team of professionals from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, who share a common goal—to create products that provide transformative sound experiences.

Job Description

THE PROGRAM

We're looking for students to join our Co-Op Program who believe that sound is power. Over the 6-month co-op, you will get the opportunity to apply the skills you learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience. Our Co-Ops will get to network across the business to understand different perspectives at Bose. You'll connect with other Co-Ops and colleagues to grow your network for the future!

Timeframe - Spring Co-op- Must be available January 12- June 26, 2026 and work in a hybrid work environment.

Role

We're looking for a Performance Metrics Automation Co-Op to support the Mobile Applications development team. This individual will develop Python-based solutions that will gather and report performance metrics for our Android and iOS applications. In this role, you will work closely with the Automation team for Mobile Apps and our developers to design, implement, and integrate scripts that monitor app performance across defined scenarios, ensuring consistent and actionable performance data is captured.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop Python script(s) to collect and process performance metrics for Android/iOS apps.
• Ensure script compatibility with existing automation frameworks and generate results in a usable format for reporting.
• Implement testing for at least 6 predefined performance scenarios (with the possibility of expanding if time allows).

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this role, you should be/have:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Python programming.
• Familiarity with Android Studio, Xcode, and related platform tools for performance testing.
• Understanding of app performance metrics (CPU, memory, disk usage) and how to retrieve them.
• Experience working with Git or similar version control systems.
• Previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience in software or app development is a plus.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering quality results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience integrating scripts into CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins.
• Familiarity with performance profiling tools for mobile applications.
• Understanding of automation architecture and test execution reporting.

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.

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.