Embedded Firmware Intern

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 more than 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

Timeframe: June 1 – August 21, 2026 and able to work in a hybrid work environment.

THE ROLE

We're looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineering Intern to join the Bose Premium Consumer Audio business group and help with upcoming product and platform development initiatives. In this role, candidates will be able to be involved with:

• Collaborative design and development for Bluetooth wearable and speaker products using real time embedded operating systems and employing a combination of platform firmware, as well as product specific firmware.
• Opportunities to work with edge hardware integration, diagnostics, and new product introduction for new battery technologies and new sensor technologies.
• Opportunities to contribute towards the introduction of AI based techniques with new development.

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this role, you should be/have:

• Current enrollment in a BSEE or BSCS program with concentration on embedded firmware
• Experience with embedded C in a real time OS
• Experience utilizing strong verbal and non-verbal communications skills in a collaborative environment successfully

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python
• Experience with GitHub, Confluence, Jira, or some form of collaborative design and team tools.

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. 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.

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.