Principal Software Engineer – Audio Systems & Embedded Platforms

Bose Corporation•Framingham, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have built a company grounded in innovation, excellence, and independence. As we enter a new era across Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Luxury, and Audio Technology Licensing, we are redefining how premium audio experiences are designed, delivered, and scaled globally. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and delivery of next-generation audio software platforms and signal processing technologies. This is a highly visible, hands-on technical leadership role responsible for shaping system-level design and driving execution across embedded and DSP domains. You will operate at the intersection of research and product engineering — bringing advanced audio algorithms and embedded software from concept to production across a diverse range of hardware platforms.

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of experience in embedded software, DSP, or audio systems development
Proven track record of leading architecture and delivering complex, production-quality systems
Deep expertise in digital signal processing, including audio and speech processing
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Extensive experience developing real-time embedded systems across DSP and multi-core architectures
Strong understanding of operating systems, concurrency, and performance optimization
Demonstrated technical leadership across cross-functional engineering efforts
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with streaming audio systems and low-latency processing
Experience with Linux kernel, drivers, or embedded OS environments
Familiarity with lab and debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators)

Responsibilities

Define and lead end-to-end software architecture for embedded audio systems across multiple product lines
Drive system-level design decisions across DSP and embedded software
Establish scalable, modular, and reusable software frameworks to accelerate development and improve maintainability
Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced audio, voice, and ANC/ANR processing algorithms
Translate research concepts into production-ready implementations across diverse hardware platforms
Ensure algorithm robustness, scalability, and portability across real-time systems
Oversee implementation of real-time software on DSPs and embedded processors (e.g., Hexagon, SHARC+, HiFi, ARM, multi-core SoCs)
Guide optimization for performance, memory, and power constraints in resource-limited environments
Establish and enforce best practices in software development, testing, and system validation
Ensure high standards for code quality, reliability, and performance
Drive development of comprehensive unit, integration, and system-level testing strategies
Mentor and develop engineers
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement
Act as a technical authority across teams and influence engineering direction