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Controls Systems Engineer _ Audio Technology

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Controls Systems Engineer _ Audio Technology

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Shenzhen, Guangdong, CHN

Hybrid

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Automotive • eCommerce • Hardware • Music • Retail • Software • Wearables

We believe sound is the most powerful force on earth.

The Role

Evaluate, validate, integrate, tune, and optimize Active Noise Cancellation solutions for consumer audio products. Assess audio architectures, DSP platforms, Bluetooth chipsets, microphones, speakers, codecs, and embedded software. Lead technical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, system verification, and performance validation with customers, OEMs, ODMs, chipset vendors, and global Bose engineering teams. Support ANC technology deployment from development through production while communicating technical risks and recommendations in English and Mandarin.

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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
Bose is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer, Control to join our Audio Technology Licensing Engineering team in China.
This role will serve as a critical technical bridge between Bose's global ANC engineering teams and our customers, ODM/OEM partners, and chipset vendors in China. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating, validating, optimizing, and supporting the integration of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solutions into customer products while ensuring alignment with Bose performance and user experience standards.
The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in audio systems, ANC technologies, DSP-based signal processing, and product integration with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
ANC Solution Evaluation and Validation

Evaluate ANC solutions developed by customers, ODM/OEM partners, or Bluetooth/DSP chipset vendors.
Analyze system architectures and assess the technical capability of ANC implementations, including Feedforward, Feedback, Hybrid, Adaptive ANC, and Transparency modes.
Define and execute validation plans to assess ANC performance, stability, robustness, latency, wind noise handling, and user experience.
Identify performance gaps and provide technical recommendations to improve ANC effectiveness and overall product performance.
Ensure customer implementations meet Bose technical requirements and quality standards.

Bose ANC Algorithm Integration

Support the deployment and integration of Bose ANC technologies into customer audio products.
Collaborate closely with Bose ANC engineering teams to understand algorithm requirements and implementation constraints.
Work with customer engineering teams and chipset vendors to integrate Bose ANC solutions on target hardware platforms.
Support algorithm tuning, parameter optimization, system verification, and performance debugging throughout the product development lifecycle.
Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of ANC-related system issues.

Audio System Architecture Assessment

Evaluate customer audio architectures, including microphones, speakers, Bluetooth SoCs, DSP platforms, codecs, and embedded software frameworks.
Assess platform suitability and identify technical risks associated with ANC implementation.
Recommend hardware and software improvements to maximize ANC performance and product differentiation.
Provide system-level guidance on audio signal paths, acoustic designs, processing limitations, and performance trade-offs.

Customer and Partner Technical Support

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for ANC-related discussions with customers and technology partners.
Lead technical reviews, design evaluations, troubleshooting activities, and performance discussions.
Support customer development teams during integration, validation, qualification, and production phases.
Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Bose ANC engineers in the United States and other global teams to ensure successful technology deployment.
Collaborate with Acoustics, DSP, Software, Systems Engineering, Product Management, and Business Development teams.
Contribute technical expertise during customer engagements and new business opportunities involving ANC technologies.

Required Qualifications

Strong understanding of ANC technologies, including Feedforward, Feedback, Hybrid, Adaptive ANC, and Transparency modes.
Experience evaluating, tuning, validating, or deploying ANC solutions in consumer audio products.
Strong knowledge of audio DSP systems and real-time signal processing.
Experience working with Bluetooth audio platforms and DSP-based embedded systems.
Understanding microphone systems, electroacoustics, and headset/earbud architectures.
Proven ability to analyze complex system-level issues across hardware, acoustics, firmware, software, and algorithms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
Ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with premium headphones, earbuds, hearables, or other ANC-enabled consumer audio products.
Hands-on experience with Bluetooth audio chipsets and DSP platforms from Qualcomm, Airoha, BES, ADI, NXP, or similar vendors.
Experience porting audio algorithms across multiple hardware platforms.
Familiarity with ANC tuning tools, acoustic measurement systems, and audio validation methodologies.
Experience working directly with China-based OEM/ODM customers.
Experience supporting products from concept through mass production.

Education & Experience

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Acoustics, Audio Engineering, or a related field. MS preferred.
10+ years of experience in consumer audio products, embedded systems, or related technology development.
Experience working in customer-facing technical roles and cross-regional engineering environments is highly desirable.

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Skills Required

Strong understanding of Feedforward, Feedback, Hybrid, Adaptive ANC, and Transparency technologies
Experience evaluating, tuning, validating, or deploying ANC solutions in consumer audio products
Strong knowledge of audio DSP systems and real-time signal processing
Experience with Bluetooth audio platforms and DSP-based embedded systems
Understanding of microphone systems, electroacoustics, and headset or earbud architectures
Ability to analyze system-level issues across hardware, acoustics, firmware, software, and algorithms
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
Ability to work with global cross-functional teams and external customers
Experience with premium headphones, earbuds, hearables, or other ANC-enabled consumer audio products
Hands-on experience with Qualcomm, Airoha, BES, ADI, NXP, or similar Bluetooth audio chipsets and DSP platforms
Experience porting audio algorithms across multiple hardware platforms
Familiarity with ANC tuning tools, acoustic measurement systems, and audio validation methodologies
Experience working directly with China-based OEM or ODM customers
Experience supporting products from concept through mass production
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Acoustics, Audio Engineering, or a related field
MS degree
10+ years of experience in consumer audio products, embedded systems, or related technology development
Experience in customer-facing technical roles and cross-regional engineering environments

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