Bose Corporation is hiring a Software Developer & Integration Lead to drive technical execution for assigned platform software initiatives. You will ensure the timely, high-quality delivery of licensable audio technology solutions, combining hands-on technical work with technical coordination from concept through integration, validation, and partner enablement.
What You'll Do
- Drive technical execution for assigned platform software initiatives, from requirements definition through integration and validation.
- Develop and maintain platform software on real-time systems using C/C++, working across embedded and RTOS-based environments.
- Learn and integrate multiple SDKs from different SoC partners to deliver robust, production-ready software.
- Develop a deep understanding of Bose’s audio modeling framework and how audio algorithms are integrated, tested, and packaged.
- Support internal and external partners in the integration, deployment, and validation of Bose audio technologies.
- Participate in cross-functional program discussions to represent software and audio technology interests, track risks and dependencies.
- Define integration strategies, contribute to dependency tracking, and help build reusable, scalable software components.
- Contribute to software infrastructure, including unit testing, automated test frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Work closely with systems, QA, security, and licensing teams to ensure comprehensive coverage, compliance, and readiness.
- Validate latency-sensitive audio systems, analyze real-time behavior, and optimize performance.
- Maintain detailed technical notes, architectural documentation, integration matrices, and progress reports.
What We're Looking For
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and platform, embedded, or RTOS-based software development.
- Experience developing software for real-time or near–real-time systems, including scheduling, synchronization, latency, and performance constraints.
- Experience with audio technologies, including DSP integration, low-latency audio pipelines, or room correction algorithms.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to SDKs and platforms from multiple SoC partners.
- Experience using JIRA or similar tools for execution tracking, issue management, and cross-team coordination.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins), including build automation and continuous integration workflows.
- Experience writing and maintaining unit tests and contributing to automated test frameworks.
- Demonstrated understanding of product delivery lifecycles, including integration, validation, and release readiness.
- Solid experience with system integration, debugging, and performance optimization across complex software stacks.
- Familiarity with middleware frameworks, IPC mechanisms, and hardware–software interaction.
- Highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to support external partners.
- Comfortable working with minimal direction, taking initiative, and making sound technical decisions in an evolving organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex technical projects and cross-team integration efforts.
Nice to Have
- Experience with DSP and firmware development on platforms such as BES, Qualcomm, or AMLogic, and/or Android audio frameworks.
- Experience building or scaling shared platform software used across multiple products or partners.
- Prior experience in small teams, early-stage organizations, or start-up–like engineering environments.
- Experience in consumer electronics or OEM/ODM collaboration.
Technical Stack
- C/C++
- RTOS
- Embedded Systems
- DSP
- JIRA
- CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins)
- Unit Testing
- Automated Test Frameworks
Team & Environment
This role is part of a new Software team within Bose’s Audio Technology Licensing division.
Benefits & Compensation
- Bonus programs
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Exclusive perks designed to support wellbeing
- Generous employee discount
- Compensation: $142,600-$196,000 (Framingham, Massachusetts primary work location)
Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
