Principal Embedded Software Architect

Bose Corporation

. Define and drive software architecture and technical strategy for Bose's future Auto Tech portfolio .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $174,000 - $239,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture and platform design, with a focus on modularity, configurability, and maintainability. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and make strategic technical decisions in complex automotive environments.

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Software ArchitectureEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningAutomotive EcosystemsTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitecturePlatform DesignEmbedded SystemsModularityAPIs and InterfacesMachine LearningData-Driven TechnologiesSignal ProcessingAudio System TuningAutomotive Software Environments

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationMentoringInfluenceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Android AutomotiveHypervisorsSoCsDSPsMiddlewareHardware AbstractionQualcomm SnapdragonAnalog Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in a Related Technical Field

Industry Keywords

Automotive TechnologySoftware-Defined VehiclesAudio AcousticsInfotainment SystemsOEM Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive software architecture and technical strategy for Bose's future Auto Tech portfolio
Architect scalable, modular, and configurable software platforms for diverse automotive compute, operating system, and vehicle environments
Establish architectural foundations, abstractions, and interfaces to enable portable, reusable, and low-friction software solutions
Partner with audio, acoustics, signal processing, and ML/AI teams to translate Bose technologies into scalable, production-ready capabilities
Enable future applications of AI/ML in tuning, optimization, prediction, and personalization
Anticipate changes in software-defined vehicles and the automotive technology ecosystem and translate them into platform and technology direction
Engage with OEMs and ecosystem partners to understand emerging architectures and influence technical decisions
Lead critical cross-functional architecture decisions and resolve complex technical challenges
Mentor senior engineers and architects across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
10+ years of software engineering experience
Track record of architecting and delivering complex embedded or software platforms at scale
Experience defining architectures spanning multiple products, customers, hardware targets, or product generations
Deep expertise in software architecture and platform design, including modularity, abstraction, APIs and interfaces, configurability, portability, extensibility, reuse, and maintainability
Strong technical depth in embedded and distributed systems
Experience with automotive or similarly complex hardware/software ecosystems
Ability to make consequential technical decisions under ambiguity and lead complex initiatives through influence across organizational boundaries
Strong software development foundation
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
Master's degree in a related technical field preferred
Experience architecting production systems incorporating machine learning, AI, optimization, or other data-driven technologies preferred
Knowledge of audio signal processing, acoustics, psychoacoustics, perceptual audio, or audio system tuning preferred
Experience applying ML/AI to audio, acoustics, signal processing, perception, optimization, or other physical systems preferred
Knowledge of modern automotive software environments, including Android Automotive, hypervisors, SoCs, DSPs, middleware, and hardware abstraction preferred
Automotive audio, infotainment, or software-defined vehicle experience preferred
Experience with automotive SoCs and DSP platforms such as Qualcomm Snapdragon and Analog Devices preferred
Experience working directly with automotive OEMs, semiconductor providers, or other automotive ecosystem partners preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus programs
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
401(k) plan
Exclusive perks designed to support wellbeing
Generous employee discount
Compensation beyond base salary