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 DescriptionResponsibilities:
- Collaborate with Bose team members and partners to oversee the development activities to build, test, and validate audio products such as active noise cancelling headphones, open ear audio, and out loud audio systems
- Provide technical expertise to support manufacturing related activities including acoustic test, assembly process improvements, and production quality improvements to meet product performance requirements
- Perform and oversee acoustic measurements of components, subsystems, and full assemblies and perform thorough analysis of results
- Perform and oversee troubleshooting of acoustic failures and recommend design and process changes to prevent future occurrences. Drive thorough reporting of results and recommendations to design team.
- Use simulation tools to predict acoustic system behavior to correlate with manufacturing results
- Collaborate with supplier engineering resources to support Bose development work, ensure supplier’s work follows Bose engineering philosophy, meets Bose requirements, and supports Bose priorities through effective communication and mentoring
- Prepare detailed engineering reports that communicate results, challenges, and solutions clearly and effectively to Bose colleagues and JDM partners
- Contribute to building and maintenance of acoustic test infrastructure capabilities at Bose Shenzhen office
- Work with external partners to evaluate and improve their acoustic test and analysis capabilities
- Frequent travel to support Bose product builds and supplier issues, primarily in the southeast China region, but occasionally to other worldwide locations
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Acoustical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline (M.S. preferred)
- 4+ years of direct acoustic experience developing high performance portable audio products
- 3+ years of hands-on acoustic test experience
- Strong understanding of acoustic test and measurement systems and techniques
- Familiar with acoustic test equipment from B&K, GRAS, Audio Precision, National Instruments, SoundCheck, and others
- Knowledge of headphone acoustic structures and enclosure/porting design or out loud speaker acoustic architectures
- Experience with active noise cancellation technology, Bluetooth product development, or other audio products with embedded firmware or signal processing is desirable
- Familiar with acoustic array design for communications mic systems using beamforming
- Basic understanding of transducer design, lumped parameter models, micro drivers, ECM, and MEMS microphones
- Familiar with acoustic modeling using PSpice or other tools
- Knowledge of psychoacoustics and speech quality evaluation
- Competent using Matlab for data analysis and visualization
- Exceptional technical problem solver, with ability to scope out, plan, and lead others to investigate and solve challenging problems
- Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines such as Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, DSP, Industrial Design, and JDM Partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing constraints and requirements, while maintaining the highest performance standards
- Critical Listening skills with a passion for music and audio quality
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.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Acoustical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- 4+ years of direct acoustic experience
- 3+ years of hands-on acoustic test experience
- Strong understanding of acoustic test and measurement systems
- Exceptional technical problem solver
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Bose Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents is paired with mental‑health EAP access, a 24/7 nurse line, wellbeing apps, and disability/life insurance. Inclusive elements such as gender‑affirming care and abortion‑travel support are explicitly listed.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is combined with a separate Core Contribution and, for certain U.S. employees, a defined‑benefit pension—an uncommon combination today. This design aims to strengthen long‑term financial security beyond a basic match-only plan.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family‑care leave are complemented by family‑forming benefits covering fertility, surrogacy, and adoption. These offerings are positioned to support caregiving and family‑building across life stages.
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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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