SW Engineering Intern

Bose Corporation•Binghamton, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

About McIntosh Labs McIntosh Labs is a world-renowned leader in premium audio systems, known for our uncompromising commitment to sound quality, engineering excellence, and iconic design. Our products set the global benchmark for high‑fidelity audio performance. As part of our engineering team, you’ll contribute to the technologies powering McIntosh’s next generation of audio solutions. Position Summary We are seeking a motivated Software Engineering Intern to support the development, integration, and testing of embedded firmware used across McIntosh audio products. This role provides hands-on experience with embedded systems, digital signal processing, hardware‑software interaction, and automated test frameworks. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and excited about working with cutting‑edge audio technologies.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Foundational understanding of embedded systems or low-level programming concepts.
Experience with C/C++ programming.
Familiarity with microcontroller development environments (ARM, PIC, ESP, etc.).
Basic understanding of debugging tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or JTAG.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Enthusiasm for audio technology and hardware‑software integration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS or ThreadX.
Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB).
Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, or automated test frameworks.
Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts.
Personal interest in high‑end audio, speakers, amplifiers, or consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, implementation, and debugging of embedded firmware for audio devices.
Develop, execute, and automate firmware test plans to validate functionality, performance, and reliability.
Work with senior engineers to investigate firmware defects and contribute to root-cause analysis.
Support integration testing of firmware with hardware components, including microcontrollers, DSPs, and audio interfaces.
Implement unit tests and contribute to the creation of test tools/scripts.
Participate in code reviews, documentation updates, and team design discussions.
Assist with firmware build systems, CI pipelines, and version‑control workflows (e.g., Git).
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, QA, and acoustic engineering teams.