Software QA Automation 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

As an entry-level SQA Automation Engineer, you will be part of the embedded software QA team responsible for validating the performance, reliability, and user experience of our next-generation headphones, earbuds, speakers, sound bars, and home theater products. In this role, you will contribute to both manual and automated testing efforts, helping ensure our audio products meet the highest quality standards.

You will assist in developing and maintaining automated tests and frameworks, triaging automation failures, and working closely with development teams to identify issues and support defect resolution. This entry-level position is ideal for someone looking to grow their skills in automation, embedded system testing, and consumer electronics.

What You’ll DoCore Testing Responsibilities

• Execute focused test plans for embedded consumer audio products.

• Validate core software functionality using black-box and white-box techniques.

• Perform regression testing to ensure feature stability and defect resolution.

• Assist with device setup, configuration, and maintenance of lab test environments.

• Use tools such as TestRail to manage test cases and track test execution.

• Collaborate with QA leads and developers to report, investigate, document, triage, and validate issue resolutions.

• Build foundational knowledge of Bluetooth technologies, embedded systems, and audio hardware testing.

Automation & Framework Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of automated test suites.

• Write basic automated tests in Python using pytest, Appium, or internal frameworks.

• Help convert manual test cases into automated scripts to improve coverage and efficiency.

• Assist in debugging, triaging, and analyzing automated test failures.

• Support the upkeep of automation environments on Linux and macOS.

• Participate in code reviews for tests and framework components, learning best practices for clean and scalable automation.

(Note: Automation experience is not required, but interest and willingness to learn are essential.)

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Exposure to Python scripting, test automation, or unit testing frameworks (e.g., pytest).

• Familiarity with tools such as Appium, Wireshark, BlueSuite, or TestRail.

• Understanding of embedded systems, Bluetooth fundamentals, or consumer audio hardware.

• Experience working with Linux or macOS development environments.

• Background in Agile or Scrum workflows.

Being currently authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Must be willing to work in a hybrid work environment. No relocation assistance is available.

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: $77,200-$106,150.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.