Audio Platform Software Engineer
Framingham, MA

Job Description

Job Description Summary: We are looking for a candidate that enjoys and excels at developing compelling application software for embedded linux systems. Come be part of Bose Consumer Electronics Product Engineering and help create products that wow consumers and you can be proud to show off to your friends and family. Specifically, we are looking for an individual who will work as part of our speaker software development teams to design and integrate new technologies in to both legacy and a new generation of IoT and voice-enabled smart speakers. This will include the design and deployment of audio platform features and capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to an enthusiastic and talented team of Software Engineers to bring new products and platform experiences to the market Own part of the system and features by collaborating with partners like User Experience Designers, Program Management, and Marketing Build platforms by architecting reusable building blocks and enabling faster and more efficient product creation Design, develop, and deploy both audio platform features and acceptance tests of the same. Integrate DSP algorithms and deliver best in class audio performance products and platforms Take part in full stack software development which includes embedded, mobile apps, cloud, and everything in between. Qualifications: Superior critical thinking skills and able to think in abstraction Excellent object oriented design (OOD) and object oriented programming (OOP) using C++ Extensive experience with at least one embedded operating system (Linux-preferred, VxWorks, Nucleus, ThreadX, Integrity, etc.) Experience in real-time processing (preferably of data streams like video or audio) Excellent analytical, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated capability to comprehend large scale system architecture and understand why it should fail or succeed Demonstrate strong design first and test driven development (TDD) skills Strong experience with one scripting language like Python, Perl or Shell Experience with Advanced Linus Sound Architecture (ALSA) a plus Experience with one or more codec packages (e.g MP3, Vorbis, SBC, etc) a plus Experience with functional programming concepts and C++11 a plus Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related equivalent degree. MSCS or MSEE is strongly desirable. Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.