Principal Software Engineer – Audio Systems & Embedded Platforms

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. 

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.

Role Overview

As a Principal Engineer you will define and drive the technical direction for high-performance audio systems and software platforms. You will lead complex cross-disciplinary initiatives spanning DSP algorithms (including ANC/ANR) embedded systems and scalable audio technologies.

This role requires deep technical expertise strong architectural judgment and the ability to influence across teams. You will mentor engineers guide best practices and ensure delivery of robust portable and high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• 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

DSP & Algorithm Development

• 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

Embedded Systems & Platform Development

• 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

Quality Delivery & Best Practices

• 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

Mentorship & Influence

• 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

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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

Technical Expertise

• 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

Leadership & Collaboration

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

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Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

What We Do

At Bose Corporation we’re powered by our legendary brands — Bose McIntosh and Sonus faber — bringing together more than 175 years of combined technical expertise craftsmanship and artistry. Founded by Dr. Amar Bose our company is driven by purpose and devoted to advancing what’s possible in audio — creating transformative experiences in the home on the go and on the road.

Why Work With Us

At Bose Corp. we’re united by a simple belief: sound is the most powerful force on earth. It moves us focuses us connects us. It’s why we exist to invent—advancing science and art—to deliver transformative experiences. Join us to invent what’s next—and unleash the power of sound together. Let’s Make Waves.

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