Software QA Engineer I – Embedded Audio Systems

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 nearly 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

About the Role

As an SQA Engineer I, you will be part of the embedded software QA team responsible for validating the performance and reliability of our next-generation headphones and speakers. You will engage in rigorous testing and troubleshooting of embedded systems, working closely with development teams to identify issues, support defect resolution, and contribute to the overall improvement of product quality and user experience.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

• 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 resolutions of issues.

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

• Build foundational knowledge of Bluetooth technologies and embedded system testing.

Qualifications

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

• Familiarity with embedded systems, Bluetooth fundamentals, or consumer hardware is a plus.

• Exposure to test tools such as TestRail, Wireshark, or BlueSuite is beneficial.

• Experience in Agile or Scrum environments is a plus.

• Scripting or automation experience is not required, but is considered a bonus.

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.

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.