Embedded Audio Software Engineer - Real-Time DSP (Hybrid)

Bose Corporation, U.S.A; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Bose Corporation in Framingham, MA is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer who can take ownership of delivering audio technology solutions from concept to market. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong integration and delivery skills, leading end-to-end platform software projects.

Hybrid Working Environment: 3-days/week on-site presence is required, with collaboration across DSP pipelines, middleware, and partner deliverables to ensure timely deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer engineering or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded or RTOS-based software development.
• Experience with audio technologies, including DSP integration, low-latency audio pipelines, or room correction algorithms.
• Working knowledge of real-time or near-real-time systems, including scheduling, latency analysis, synchronization, and performance constraints in embedded environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and deliver complex software solutions without direct people management.
• Solid understanding of system integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with middleware frameworks, IPC mechanisms, and hardware–software interaction.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to drive technical discussions and influence outcomes.
• Experience in consumer electronics or OEM/ODM collaboration is a plus.
• Nice to have DSP/firmware experience on BES, Qualcomm, AMLogic, or Android audio frameworks.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Drive technical execution for projects from requirements through integration and validation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Software Development: Design, implement, and optimize platform software components for embedded and RTOS-based environments using C/C++.
• Integration Leadership: Coordinate technical integration across DSP pipelines, middleware, and partner deliverables; resolve system-level issues.
• Technical Planning: Define integration strategies, maintain dependency matrices, and ensure scalability for future product lines.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Serve as the primary technical contact for systems, QA, and security teams; represent software in program-level discussions.
• Performance & Quality: Validate latency-sensitive audio systems, optimize for real-time performance, and meet product requirements.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed technical notes, integration plans, and progress reports.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded/RTOS

DSP audio

Real-time systems

Project leadership

System integration

IPC/middleware

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering

Job description

Bose Corporation in Framingham, MA is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer who can take ownership of delivering audio technology solutions from concept to market. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong integration and delivery skills, leading end-to-end platform software projects.

Hybrid Working Environment: 3-days/week on-site presence is required, with collaboration across DSP pipelines, middleware, and partner deliverables to ensure timely deployment.