Systems Architect – Audio Technology

Bose Corporation

. Lead end-to-end system architecture for complex audio systems .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $168,300 - $231,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading end-to-end system architecture for complex audio systems, with a strong focus on embedded systems, digital audio signal processing, and cross-domain collaboration. Capable of defining system architectures, interfaces, and functional decomposition while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

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End-To-End System ArchitectureEmbedded Systems ExpertiseDigital Audio Signal ProcessingTechnical LeadershipSystem Decomposition

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureFunctional DecompositionSignal ProcessingData Flow DefinitionResource AllocationModeling and SimulationPrototypingTechnical TradeoffsReal-Time Operating SystemsLinux-Based Systems

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

Embedded ProcessorsSoCsDSPsDistributed SystemsConnectivitySensing

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems EngineeringAdvanced Degree in Systems Engineering

Industry Keywords

Audio TechnologyConsumer AudioAutomotive AudioMultidisciplinary SystemsReference Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end system architecture for complex audio systems
Translate customer, product, and technology needs into coherent system architectures
Define system decomposition, interfaces, data flows, functional boundaries, and resource allocation
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
Use modeling, simulation, prototyping, and test data to evaluate architecture options
Develop reusable architectures and reference solutions that scale across applications
Provide Principal-level technical leadership across Audio Technology, suppliers, and technology partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Significant experience developing and architecting complex multidisciplinary systems
Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end architecture across hardware and software
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
Demonstrated ability to work across engineering disciplines and optimize the overall system
Strong technical leadership and communication skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority
Preferred: Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline
Preferred: Experience architecting consumer audio, automotive audio, or other complex embedded systems
Preferred: Strong knowledge of digital audio signal processing, acoustics, and audio system architectures
Preferred: Experience with embedded processors, SoCs, DSPs, real-time operating systems, and Linux-based systems
Preferred: Experience with distributed systems, connectivity, sensing, or hardware/software co-design
Preferred: Experience developing reusable platforms, reference architectures, SDKs, frameworks, or technology building blocks
Preferred: Experience working with semiconductor vendors, suppliers, automotive partners, or third-party integrators

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus programs
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
401(k) plan
Exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing
Generous employee discount
Compensation tailored to skills, experience, education, and location