Principal Software Engineer — Audio Systems & Embedded Platforms
Overview
Bose is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and delivery of next-generation audio software platforms and signal processing technologies across embedded and DSP domains.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead end-to-end software architecture for embedded audio systems across multiple product lines
- Drive system-level design decisions across DSP and embedded software
- Establish scalable, modular, and reusable software frameworks to accelerate development
- Lead design, development, and optimization of advanced audio, voice, and ANC/ANR processing algorithms
- Translate research concepts into production-ready implementations across diverse hardware platforms
- Ensure algorithm robustness, scalability, and portability across real-time systems
- Oversee implementation of real-time software on DSPs and embedded processors (Hexagon, SHARC+, HiFi, ARM, multi-core SoCs)
- Guide optimization for performance, memory, and power constraints in resource-limited environments
- Establish and enforce best practices in software development, testing, and system validation
- Drive development of comprehensive unit, integration, and system-level testing strategies
- Mentor and develop engineers; foster a culture of engineering excellence and ownership
- Act as a technical authority across teams and influence engineering direction
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in embedded software, DSP, or audio systems development
- Proven track record of leading architecture and delivering complex, production-quality systems
- Deep expertise in digital signal processing including audio and speech processing
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ with experience in MATLAB and Simulink
- Extensive experience developing real-time embedded systems across DSP and multi-core architectures
- Strong understanding of operating systems, concurrency, and performance optimization
- Demonstrated technical leadership across cross-functional engineering efforts
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Preferred
- Experience with streaming audio systems and low-latency processing
- Experience with Linux kernel, drivers, or embedded OS environments
- Familiarity with lab and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators)
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Variables & Compensation
- Bonus programs
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Employee discount
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