Senior Acoustics Systems Engineer, Audio Tech

Bose Corporation; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Bose Corporation in Framingham, Massachusetts, seeks a Senior Audio Systems Engineer to lead cross‑functional product development for audio technology and sensor solutions. You will serve as the primary technical liaison across engineering, management, business development, finance, legal, marketing, and external partners.

This senior role requires hands-on firmware, DSP, and algorithm work with a focus on system‑level audio processing, AI/ML, and delivering high‑impact Bose products.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience in firmware, DSP, and algorithm development.
• 2+ years of leading successful cross-functional engineering teams.
• 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.
• Experience building AI/ML solutions for audio products.
• Hands-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.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex audio products.
• Interface with internal experts, program management, and customers.
• Drive feasibility, design, and validation of software/algorithms for Bose devices.
• Coordinate engineering work streams with external partners and contract manufacturers.
• Ensure development processes and documentation meet Bose and partner requirements.

Skills

Firmware development

DSP

Algorithm development

Cross-functional leadership

Systems engineering

AI/ML for audio

C programming

Real-time DSP

Matlab/Simulink

Product development

Education

B.S. in Software or Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

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.

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 delivering 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 spanning 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 engineer to lead the design of new Bose products working with engineers 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 hardware, 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, you 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. This 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 (audio algorithm development a plus).
• 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 processes and supporting documentation follow internal Bose and external partner requirements.
• Experience building AI/ML solutions for audio products.
• Hands‑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.

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.