Embedded Software Engineer

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Job DescriptionJob Title: Embedded Software EngineerBose Corporation Luxury Division – McIntosh Laboratories

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.

About McIntosh Laboratory

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. has defined the highest standards in home audio performance since 1949. Our amplifiers, speakers, and audio systems come from Binghamton, NY, and are known worldwide for their unmatched sound quality, timeless design, and engineering excellence. We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team and support the development, maintenance, and validation of software deliverables.

Position Summary

Luxury Engineering – A new business unit within Bose corporation is looking for a McIntosh Embedded Software Engineer who will be responsible for the delivery of software and firmware components for a variety of applications, including products and support tools. This role works collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the entire design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement software components within the framework of a software architecture.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams, including with other Luxury brands and 3rd party vendors, to execute software delivery plans.
• Contribute to all phases of software development, including design, implementation, test coordination, documentation, and lifecycle management.
• Interpret schematics and datasheets to inform software development.
• Perform on-target system integration testing of embedded components, including debugging, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Support software-related needs of Production, Service, and Technical Support teams.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, preferably for embedded systems.
• Strong experience with C programming language.
• Experience with shell scripting and Linux command line tools.
• Experience debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Knowledge and exposure to basic hardware design and the ability to read electrical schematics.
• Expertise with basic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
• Experience with serial peripherals (I2C, UART, SPI)
• Experience with 32-bit microcontrollers (Cortex M0, M0+, M3, M4, and M7, DMA, peripheral configuration)
• Experience with Python

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 Binghamton, New York is: $82,100-$113,000.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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