Senior Acoustics Systems Engineer, Audio Tech
Job Description
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
At Bose,
we’ve
spent more than 50 years finding new ways to bring quality audio products to people—in their homes, in automobiles, in airplanes, and
just about anywhere
else
that
there is a possibility
to enjoy
music. Our legendary Wave® music system,
SoundLink
® Mini Bluetooth speaker, or QuietComfort® acoustic noise cancelling headphones may ring a bell with you. Bose relies on outstanding people to build and deliver those products
, and we are looking for that
next individual to join our team and contribute to de
livering phenomenal experiences to customers
.
We are also expanding beyond our typical customer reach
.
The Audio Technology Licensing business unit
is turning core pieces of our technology, both existing
and
cutting edge
innovations
, into products that we can offer
to customers in
areas such as Bluetooth speakers,
banded
headphones, and earbuds as well as devices like phones and projectors
.
The Audio Technology Engineering team
is an exciting place to be as we reinvent what it means to deliver
differentiating experiences and value to our customers.
Summary:
As a
Senior Audio
Systems Engineer
for the
Audio Technology Engineering team
,
you’ll
lead product development activities
as we deliver audio technology, services, algorithms
, and software to our customers and partners
.
You will
serve as the
primary
technical point of contact
and engineering lead interfacing with myriad internal functions sp
anning engineering subject matter experts, project management, business development, finance, legal, marketing
, product
development along with our customers and their contract manufacturers
. This is a high-impact role for an experienced
e
ngineer to lead the design of new Bose products working with
e
ngineers across Bose and external partners.
Hybrid Working Environment: 3-days/week on-site presence is required.
Responsibilities:
The
Systems
Engineer will develop products that
contain
a high degree of system complexity while leading cross-functional engineering teams and interfacing directly with technology partners to design products meeting customer needs, development cost targets, and safety/regulatory requirements. The candidate must have product development experience in at least one of the following fields: consumer electronics, automotive, defense industry, medical device, or a related industry.
This role requires
technical
proficiency
in consumer acoustical systems
spanning acoustics, digital signal processing, algorithm development
, mechanical and electrical elements of hardwar
e, SoCs, digital signal processors
, software, and firmware
.
You will also need strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage
external customers and their contract manufacturers
as well as the
numerous
internal disciplines listed in the summary.
On a
day to day
basis, y
ou will lead the execution of product development engineering plans. In conjunction with program management,
you’ll
coordinate work streams across internal and external engineering teams.
You’ll
proactively
identify
engineering issues/risks and drive resolution by coordinating engineering teams, program management, and product management.
You’ll
assess and
establish
feasibility of
plans by working with senior engineers.
You will also collaborate
with subject matter experts and product development teams on creating and
finalizing
software and
algorithms as products that we can deliver to our customers.
Th
is
role offers a unique opportunity to do the most impactful work of your career. If the prospect of making a positive tangible impact on millions of people excites you, and you enjoy working on teams with other
really smart
people, then we want to meet you.
Requirements:
7
+
years of engineering experience in the firmware, DSP, and algorithm development areas (
a
udio algorithm development
a plu
s
)
.
2
+
years of leading successful cross-functional engineering teams working on projects
spanning
initial development through product launch.
B.S. degree in Software, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
Demonstrated ability to run a highly technical team of multi-disciplinary engineers.
Proven
track record
of systems engineering for sophisticated electronics devices.
Technical problem-solving skills that combine evidence with intuition
.
History of clearly defined engineering deliverables being completed on time, within budget, and product-cost targets while meeting internal and regulatory requirements.
Communication: You can distill
numerous
and complex ideas down to simple messages. A consistent
track record
driving cohesion and collaboration among many different people and functions. You know how to empower and influence others.
Ability to ensure development process
es
and supporting documentation follow internal
Bose
and
external
p
artner requirements.
Experience building AI/ML solutions for audio products
.
H
ands-on firmware (C) and real-time audio DSP development experience
.
Experience with system-level audio processing architecture, design, tuning, and testing
.
Experience with DSP algorithm design
, optimization, and
validation using
Matlab
, Simulink, or similar
.
Development and deployment of software or algorithms
as products.
#LI-hybrid
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: $133,000-$182,950.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.
