Bose

Bose

Principal DSP Software Engineer – Automotive

US, MA - Framingham · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$174k-$239kDetected 32 days ago
C++CMATLABAlgorithmsEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingSimulinkResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

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odds of building a lasting career here

55Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role68
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level III · 3×
Level I$114,2751 entry
Level II$138,2372 entries
Level III$162,1983 entries
Level IV$186,1604 entries

$12,160 more — $186,160 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $186,160 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • At Bose, we are passionate about helping people reach their fullest human potential so they can feel more, do more, and be more.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop music and voice processing algorithms in MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Implement these algorithms as embedded software across multiple computing architectures.
  • Develop comprehensive unit and system-level tests to verify algorithm functionality.
  • Deep knowledge of signal processing fundamentals, including algorithm design and implementation.

Requirements

  • Deep hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink modeling and libraries.
  • 8+ years of experience developing real-time DSP software, including technical leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong C/C++ skills and proficiency with one or more scripting languages.
  • Hands-on development experience on DSP platforms such as Hexagon, SHARC+, and HiFi.
  • Strong software development skills and experience with best practices (e.g., object-oriented design, modularity, extensibility, reusability, and maintainability).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation.
  • Experience using Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, Emulators etc.

Nice to have

  • Experience with streaming audio.
  • Experience with asymmetrical multi-core SoC processors.
  • Automotive industry experience.
  • At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents!
  • 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. ‎
  • BS or MS (preferred) in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with a software focus.

Compensation

  • Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary.

Company info

  • 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.

This listing is sourced directly from Bose's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.