Immersive Audio Research Co-op at Bose Corporation in Framingham, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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

THE PROGRAM

We're looking for students to join our Co-Op Program who are obsessively curious about 'what's next'. You'll get hands-on experience with our products and learn from the best of the best in the business. You will immerse yourself into Bose for 6 months and get the opportunity to grow the skills you learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience. By the time you end your time with us, you will have been given the opportunity to truly make a real impact in the future of Bose and your career! Opportunities don't stop at your day-to-day work. While you're getting an in-depth look at your area of expertise, we'll expose you to other areas of the company. Our Co-Ops are given the opportunity to connect with senior leadership across the business to understand different perspectives at Bose. You'll network with other Co-Ops and colleagues to grow your network for the future!

Timeframe - January - June 2025

THE ROLE

Bose Research is seeking a passionate, hands-on co-op student to assist in building the next generation of Immersive Audio experiences for wearables. In this position, you'll use your expertise in signal processing and acoustics to help create new spatial audio concepts and experiences. You will be working closely with a team of research engineers conducting measurements, analyzing data, and prototyping algorithms.

Responsibilities:
•Performing physical and acoustic measurements in several rooms
•Analyzing the room data to inform tuning of the algorithm
•Designing filters and assisting with model optimization
•Coordinating and conducting listening tests and experiments

Required Skills:
•Proficiency in writing and debugging MATLAB code
•Basic understanding of signal processing
•Basic electronics laboratory experience
•Passion for sound quality

Additional desired skills:
•Experience with acoustic measurements
•Familiarity with spatial audio
•Familiarity with psychoacoustic principles
•Active musician or sound engineer

Education:
•Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or physics

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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