Principal Acoustic Systems Engineer - Automotive

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. 

Job Description

About the Team

Bose Corporation has a long history of creating innovative, high-performance automotive audio systems and is successfully extending its leadership in total cabin sound management. Our systems are featured in a wide range of vehicles—from Porsche to Nissan—and we’re respected for industry-first innovations, dating back to the world’s first custom-engineered audio system in a 1983 Cadillac.

Join our Global Research & Development community and help shape the future of automotive audio. Our team focuses on developing next-generation audio experiences, exploring new use cases and user interactions, and de-risking product concepts in early development phases. We define system requirements, algorithm descriptions, and tuning techniques to deliver exceptional audio experiences, leveraging deep expertise in entertainment audio systems.

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Acoustic Systems Engineer to join our fast-paced automotive audio business. In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and development of advanced acoustic experiences for automotive environments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and tuning strategies.

• Innovate new approaches to audio performance and user experience.

• Apply expertise in DSP, acoustics, and psychoacoustics to deliver premium sound quality.

• Conduct in-vehicle acoustic measurements and analysis to validate system performance.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of in-car audio and work on cutting-edge technologies that delight customers worldwide.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in audio engineering with 5+ years focus within the automotive space
• Strong understanding of digital signal processing (DSP), signals and systems, and linear systems analysis.
• Expertise in acoustics, psychoacoustics, and transducer design.
• Experience with in-vehicle acoustic measurements.
• Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink.
• Excellent critical listening and communication skills.
• BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Audio Engineering, DSP, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of digital/analog circuit design.
• Familiarity with advanced tuning techniques and algorithm development.

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: $171,200-$235,400.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.

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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. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

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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.