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 nearly 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

Summary:

The Software Engineer position will be a key member of Bose automotive software engineering team in Shanghai, China, serving for Automotive System Division (ASD) China customers. This position will be responsible for application software design and implementation, technical customer interfacing, and coordination across other functional teams. The Senior Software Engineer will also be responsible for amplifier application software deliverables, production issue solution, including but not limited to embedded software design, implementation and verification. The candidate is required to work effectively with China based automakers, flexible resource teams and other regional engineering teams. Fluent speaking and writing skill in both Chinese and English is a must for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded software features in automotive amplifier based on application requirements.
• Support China based customers on software issue reporting, requirement clarification, release schedule and production trouble shooting.
• Schedule and deliver the software release to customer on time with quality.
• Serve as first line of defense for software related production issues.
• Follow ASD software best practice and guide the team to exercise it.

Deliverable:

• RFI/RFQ - Support functional level software requirements (e.g. diagnostics and networking) analysis.
• Planning - Schedule software FROP and release plan for customer.
• Design – Prepare detail level software design and component configuration.
• Implementation – Develop software features and resolve technical issues.
• Verification – Fix software defects under the help from software testing and integration teams.
• Delivery - Release software features to customer on schedule with quality.
• Product Support – Work closely with other teams to address software related production issues, such as 8D support.
• Communication – Understand technical challenges in detail and be able to discuss with customer and other engineering teams effectively in English.
• Coordination – Coordinate with algorithm, platform and DQE to delivery software features. Coordinate with SE, EPM, PDM, HW and SIE to deliver AMP solution.
• Process – Support exercise of ASD software best practice

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years Embedded Software programming experience
• Have strong software design and development skills and knowledge of software development process practices
• Customer facing experience is required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to apply critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and multitask effectively
• Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills
• Linux, Android, QNX Audio experience is preferred
• Automotive and audio industry experience is strongly preferred

Key Competencies:

• Negotiation skills
  • Ability to comprehend and disseminate complex issues from various perspectives, use them to the benefit. 
• Customer orientation
  • Demonstrate commitment to understand, meet, and exceed the needs of those who can benefit from products and services.
• Communication
  • Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message in both Chinese and English.
  • Capable of consolidating complex issues (technical and customer management) in concise and factual manner to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Critical thinking
  • Think clearly, supported by facts, logic and solid judgment.
  • Accurately identify the core issues and perspectives that are central to the decision or problem.
  • Use multiple perspectives to identify likely unintended consequences.
• Technical knowledge
  • Have achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas.
  • Understand current technical trends in the areas of expertise.
• Conflict management
  • Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation.
  • Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict.

Education:

• Required BS/BA in Software or Electrical Engineering
• Master’s degree is preferred

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.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to wellbeing@bose.com