Embedded Software Engineer - Audio Tech

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

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.

Role Summary

We are 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. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end execution of platform software projects, ensuring technical alignment, integration readiness, and successful deployment across internal and external teams.

Hybrid Working Environment: 3-days/week on-site presence is required.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Drive technical execution for assigned projects, from requirements through integration and validation, ensuring timely delivery of audio technology solutions.
• 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; proactively identify and resolve system-level issues.
• Technical Planning: Define integration strategies, maintain dependency matrices, and ensure scalability for future product lines.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Act as the primary technical point of contact for systems, QA, and security teams; represent software interests in program-level discussions.
• Performance & Quality: Validate latency-sensitive audio systems, optimize for real-time performance, and ensure compliance with product requirements.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed technical notes, integration plans, and progress reports to support transparency and alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 3+ years of experience 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 or high-performance 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; comfortable driving technical discussions and influencing outcomes.
• Experience in consumer electronics or OEM/ODM collaboration is a plus.
• Nice to Have Experience with DSP and firmware development on platforms such as BES, Qualcomm, or AMLogic, and/or Android audio frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

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: $97,200-$133,650. 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

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. 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.