Bose
Systems Architect, End to End
US, MA - Framingham
Sponsorship not specified$168k-$231kDetected 31 days ago
Distributed SystemsLinuxEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingLeadershipCommunication
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role
- We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Architect, E2E to define complete end-to-end systems spanning hardware, software, audio signal processing, acoustics, connectivity, sensing, compute, and user experience.
- This is a senior technical leadership role for someone who thinks system-first.
- You will shape the overall architecture, go deep enough into individual domains to understand constraints and tradeoffs, and guide decisions across multiple engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end system architecture for complex Consumer and Automotive audio systems.
- Drive tradeoffs across hardware, software, DSP, acoustics, connectivity, sensing, power, compute, performance, and cost.
- Identify cross-domain risks and dependencies early and drive system-level solutions.
- Develop reusable architectures and reference solutions that scale across applications.
- Provide Principal-level technical leadership across Bose Labs, engineering teams, suppliers, and technology partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong understanding of embedded systems, including interactions among hardware, software, firmware, signal processing, and physical constraints.
- Experience defining system architectures, interfaces, functional decomposition, requirements, and technical tradeoffs.
- Strong technical leadership and communication skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority.
- You are a systems thinker first.
- You can operate at the highest level of architecture while going deep enough into individual domains to understand what is possible, where the risks are, and which tradeoffs matter most.
- Success requires broad technical depth, strong systems judgment, and the ability to earn credibility with specialists across hardware and software teams.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience architecting consumer audio, automotive audio, or other complex embedded systems.
- Strong knowledge of digital audio signal processing, acoustics, and audio system architectures.
- Experience with embedded processors, SoCs, DSPs, real-time operating systems, and Linux-based systems.
- 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.
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.
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