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.