Embedded Software Engineer Co-op

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

At Bose, we are passionate about helping people reach their fullest human potential so that they can feel more, do more, and be more. Working as a team member of Global Research & Development (GR&D), come astonish our cutting-edge audio systems with your outstanding ability to develop algorithms and software for a superlative audio experience in a car. Bose co-op program aims to provide students with hands-on opportunities to solve real-world problems with software skills. In addition to enhancing software development skills, you will also collaborate with research, acoustic tuning teams to see the product life cycle. Our team strives to make every intern/co-op experience rewarding, practical, and seamless to successfully launch your career after graduation.

Fall Co-op: Candidates must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) in a hybrid, in-office format from July 13 through December 18, 2026. No relocation assistance is available.

Being currently authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position.

Education

* BS student minimum, graduate student preferred

Skills

* Coursework in embedded systems, real-time operating system (RTOS), algorithms, or computer architecture

* Experience in C, Python, and MATLAB

* Experience in algorithm development, validation, performance benchmarking, and code optimization

* Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for audio applications

Responsibilities

* Develop prototype SW modules that meet system design requirements

* Write high-quality, maintainable source code that meets peer code review expectation

* Deploy, operate work product in the embedded development environment

* Technical documentation on software design, implementation, and validation

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: $29.00-$37.25 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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Bose is an equal opportunity employer. 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. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

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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.