Software QA Engineer – Embedded Audio Systems

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.

As a Software QA Engineer in our Global Research & Development organization at Bose, you will be a key individual contributor responsible for validating embedded software in our next-generation headphones and speakers. You will lead rigorous testing efforts across software features, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate closely with firmware-, hardware-, and mobile teams to deliver high-quality, user-ready experiences. This role combines hands-on execution with ownership of quality standards and cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute structured test plans for embedded audio platforms.
• Verify new feature functionality using black-box and white-box testing approaches.
• Use tools such as Wireshark, BlueSuite, and on-device logging to analyze and troubleshoot system behavior.
• Collaborate with QA leads and developers to report, investigate, document, triage, and validate resolutions of issues.
• Create and maintain internal test documentation, including feature validation guidelines, test execution walkthroughs, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Participate in sprint activities, design reviews, and cross-team QA planning.
• Use TestRail to track coverage, test results, and defect trends.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team QA practices and mentorship of junior team members.
• Ensure robust Bluetooth validation and end-to-end integration readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software quality assurance testing.
• Strong understanding of software validation, defect investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and BlueSuite.
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional product teams.
• Experience using TestRail or similar test management tools.
• Proficiency with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi fundamentals is not required but highly beneficial in this role.
• Scripting is not required, though basic familiarity may be used for diagnostics or workflow efficiency.

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.