Embedded Software Engineer - Audio Tech

Bose Corporation; 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 seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to own audio technology solutions from concept to market. You will lead platform software across embedded and RTOS environments, ensuring integration readiness and successful deployment with internal and external teams.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, performance optimization, and synchronization across DSP pipelines, middleware, and hardware interfaces. Hybrid work requires 3 days on-site in Framingham, MA.

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of audio technology projects from requirements through validation and delivery.
• Design, implement, and optimize platform software components for embedded/RTOS environments in C/C++.
• Coordinate integration across DSP pipelines, middleware, and partner deliverables; resolve system-level issues.
• Define integration strategies, maintain dependency matrices, and plan for future product lines.
• Be the primary technical point of contact for systems, QA, and security teams; support program-level discussions.
• Validate latency-sensitive audio systems, optimize for real-time performance, and ensure requirements compliance.
• Maintain detailed technical notes, integration plans, and progress reports.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

RTOS

DSP integration

Real-time systems

Debugging

System integration

IPC mechanisms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Middleware frameworks

Hardware/software interaction

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

Bose Corporation is dedicated to developing breakthrough audio technologies that enrich people's lives. While Bose is well known for its first-party consumer and automotive products, an increasingly important part of our future is enabling partners around the world to deliver differentiated audio experiences through licensed Bose technologies.

The Audio Tech organization focuses on developing scalable, portable, and high-performance audio technologies that can be deployed across a wide range of partner platforms and products.

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.

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: $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. 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.