Coop for the User Research Team

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.
 

At Bose, we are constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. The Product team leads the transformation of ideas through research, design, development, marketing, and sales, unleashing the transformative power of sound and delivering the best products on the market.

Job Description

ABOUT THE PROGRAM   

We're looking for students to join our Co-op Program who believe that sound is power. Over the six-month co-op, you will get the opportunity to apply the skills you learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience. Our co-ops will get to network across the business to understand different perspectives at Bose Corporation. You'll connect with other co-ops and colleagues to grow your network for the future! 

 

We are seeking a User Research Co-op to join our team and help us better understand the needs, behaviors, and motivations of our users. In this role, you will support the planning and execution of user research activities that inform product and design decisions. This individual will provide direct support to the lead researchers in a variety of ways including, but not limited to:

·        Helping with participant recruitment and scheduling.

·        Collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

·        Synthesize findings into actionable insights.

 

Qualifications:

·        Currently enrolled in a degree program in Human Factors, Psychology, HCI, Design, or related field.

·        Strong communication and organizational skills.

·        Interest in user-centered design and research methods.

·        Familiarity with basic research tools and techniques is a plus.

 

What You’ll Gain:

·        Hands-on experience in user research practices.

·        Exposure to cross-functional product development teams.

·        Opportunity to impact real-world design decisions.

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.

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.