Senior Research Engineer, Acoustics and Signal Processing

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 nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical. 

The engineering team at Bose is a thriving, passionate, deeply skilled team of professionals from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, who share a common goal—to create products that provide transformative sound experiences.

Job Description

ABOUT BOSE

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.

Innovation is more than what we do. It’s who we are — constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. We’re music fanatics and audio engineers. We’re explorers and inventors and dreamers. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

About the Team

Bose is seeking a Senior Research Engineer focusing on acoustics and signal processing to join our Applied Research team within the Automotive Systems Division. Our team’s unique long-range approach requires high level technical vision as well as the ability to focus on the finest theoretical and perceptual details. 

About the Role

In this position, you will be using your expertise in signal processing, acoustics and audio to perform theoretical research that will result in innovative technology targeted at the automotive industry.  You will work with our team to develop an instantiation of your theoretical research for experimentation and demonstration to product division stakeholders and automotive manufacturers.

Responsibilities:

• Advance the state of the art of audio performance by developing innovations from initial theoretical research to the creation of a first realizable prototype.
• Extensive collaboration with audio systems and research engineers on the technical and perceptual merits of the innovation.
• Demonstration of innovation prototype to product division stakeholders as well as external automotive customers.
• Education of engineering teams to transfer the innovation to product development.
• This position will require some domestic and international travel.

About You

• Research experience involving significant new work within the field of acoustics, signal processing and psychoacoustics.
• Research experience must have involved deep mathematical analysis and modeling.
• Must be deeply passionate and knowledgeable about audio engineering.

Additional preferred skills:

• Machine learning proficiency
• Musical background

  Qualifications:

• 12+ years of professional hands on relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields is required
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields is required
• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fields preferred

“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. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to [email protected]”

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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.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to [email protected]