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

Software/DSP Research Engineer Co-op | Spring 2027

 

We are looking for a Software/DSP Engineer Co-op to join our research lab this spring! In this role you will help build our next generation of wearable and out-loud product experiences enabling people to hear better, love music more, and achieve more. The duration of this position is 6 months starting January 2027 (full-time 40 hours/week, in-person).

 

Responsibilities

To enable novel audio experiences you will help us:

• Optimize DSP and Sensor algorithms to the hardware target.
• Port, validate and distribute new algorithms.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate and expand existing software components.
• Help us create demos that will wow your colleagues and our business partners

 

Minimum Qualification

• Currently a rising Senior B.S., M.S., or PhD student in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of embedded DSP.
• Strong experience with programing in C/C++, MatLab, Simulink, Python.
• Bluetooth protocol experience
• Familiar with DSP for real time applications, acoustics, and mathematics.
• Experience with cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.
• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

 

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated sensors experience via an internship, co-op, class, or personal project.
• Familiar with radar, IMUs, transmitter/receiver principles and sensor applications.
• Familiar with common tracking algorithms and principles such as Kalman filters.
• Familiar with hardware such as amplifiers, signal generators, transducers, and microphones.
• Music or Acoustic experience and interests

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: $40.00-$51.25 per hour.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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