DSP Engineer - Consumer

Bose Corporation, U.S.A; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Job summary

At Bose Corporation, we seek a hands-on DSP engineer to apply DSP design techniques in a production environment. The role involves developing signal processing algorithms for high-volume products, including audio signal processing, microphone arrays, and speech processing.

You will collaborate with Acoustics and Electrical Engineering teams, wear several hats in a small team, and move projects from exploration to production with self-direction and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Real-time embedded DSP experience on consumer devices.
• Experience in audio and speech processing and mic array work.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years DSP experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test DSP algorithms for In‑The‑Home or portable products.
• Demonstrate benefits using Bluetooth audio, Voice Assistants, Audio Virtualization, 3D spatial Audio and ANC.
• Collaborate with Acoustics and Electrical Engineering to tune products for best audio performance.
• Drive projects through all development phases from exploration to production.

Skills

Real-time DSP

Audio processing

Acoustic measurements

Laboratory familiarity

Hardware basics

C/C++/Python/Matlab

Third-party integration

Bluetooth audio

Mic/driver transducers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/Signal Processing

Tools

MATLAB

Python

DSP development tools

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 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. We are looking for a hands‑on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engineer who is interested in applying DSP design techniques in a production environment. The high-volume production environment presents unique learning opportunities to explore DSP algorithm development, implementation and deployment. DSP Engineer Role: Our DSP engineers work in cross-disciplinary teams and develop a wide array of signal processing algorithms used to improve our products. You will have the opportunity to work with and improve upon a variety of exciting technologies like audio signal processing, microphone arrays, and speech processing. Because our teams are small, we are looking for self‑directed, collaborative, and flexible candidates who can wear several hats. This position is a fantastic opportunity for a self‑starter who wants to make a significant impact on the future of our product lines.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test algorithms to solve technical challenges for new In‑The‑Home or portable products. Demonstrate and deliver new benefits for our customers using innovative technologies and novel applications of technologies like Bluetooth® audio, Voice Assistants, Audio Virtualization, 3D spatial Audio and Active Noise Reduction. Work with Acoustics and Electrical Engineering teams to tune our products for best audio performance. Help take on the responsibility of moving a product through all the phases of development, from exploration all the way to production.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have a large subset of the following characteristics: Demonstrated expertise in real‑time embedded DSP implementation in constrained target platforms for consumer products. Demonstrated experience in audio and speech processing such as AEC, noise reduction, speech enhancement, mic array processing or 3D audio. Exposure to acoustics and acoustic measurements. Experience with basic audio lab equipment as well as knowledge and exposure to basic hardware design. Know one or more high‑level languages like C, C++, Python or Matlab. Ability to evaluate and integrate 3rd party algorithms and perform “make vs. buy” analysis. Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss complex technical issues with experts in other fields. Experience with Bluetooth® audio products and an understanding of their advantages and limitations. Experience with or understanding of Acoustic Transducers such as microphones and drivers

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other Signal Processing related degree Minimum experience required: Bachelors degree, 5+ years of relevant work experience in DSP.

Compensation and Benefits

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: $138,100-$189,850.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.

Company Culture

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. We’re a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you’ll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it. Here, every employee has the opportunity to build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.