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 Corporate Strategy team at Bose works on some of the company’s most important business and growth initiatives. We work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams across the company to analyze market opportunities, create winning strategies, and inform important decisions with insightful, data-driven recommendations based on a deep knowledge of the business, customers, and external market factors.
Job Description
Software Product Manager – Bluetooth DSP & Audio Algorithms
About Bose & the Licensing Team
For over 60 years, Bose has been a leader in delivering premium audio experiences, setting the benchmark for performance, elegance, and simplicity. Bose’s Technology Licensing team plays a pivotal role in expanding that legacy, transforming proprietary innovations into market-ready software and technology solutions that power products across the consumer electronics, automotive, and wearables industries.
This team operates at the intersection of advanced engineering and business strategy, delivering productized software solutions—not just patents—through licensing partnerships that extend Bose’s reach far beyond its branded products. With a startup-like culture inside a globally recognized brand, we work across multiple product categories to shape the future of spatial audio, ANC, AI-driven voice enhancement, and immersive DSP solutions.
Joining this team means leading industry-defining innovations, working closely with world-class engineers, business development teams, and external partners to create scalable, high-impact technologies that set new standards for audio excellence. If you’re passionate about building software solutions that redefine what’s possible in sound, this is where you can make your mark.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Software Product Manager with expertise in Bluetooth DSP, embedded audio software, and SoC integration to lead our software algorithm development in this space and drive the success of licensable Bose audio innovations.
You will work at the intersection of business, technology, and customer value, helping define, develop, and bring to market software solutions such as:
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Bluetooth DSP tuning tools
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LE Audio enhancements (LC3, Auracast, Multipoint Audio)
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Speech clarity and noise reduction algorithms
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Spatialization, upmixing, and headphone virtualization
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Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and adaptive audio processing
This is a high-impact role requiring technical depth, business acumen, and strong product leadership. You will collaborate closely with engineering, business development, marketing, and external SoC partners to ensure our Bluetooth audio software meets market needs, differentiates Bose in the industry, and drives commercial success through licensing partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Market Alignment
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Define the Bluetooth DSP software licensing strategy, ensuring Bose software is integrated into third-party SoC platforms (Qualcomm, Airoha, BES, Synaptics, MediaTek, etc.).
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Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, emerging Bluetooth audio technologies, and the competitive landscape.
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Work closely with business development and marketing to align licensing offerings with market needs and partner opportunities.
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Identify and influence Bluetooth SoC roadmaps, ensuring Bose tuning tools and audio software are pre-integrated into partner SDKs.
Customer-Centric Product Planning
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Engage directly with B2B customers, SoC vendors, and OEM partners to validate product plans and gather feedback.
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Build compelling business cases that communicate market opportunities, partner value, and product differentiation.
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Translate customer and market insights into a prioritized product roadmap, balancing business priorities and technical feasibility.
Product Development & Agile Execution
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Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring clear prioritization of Bluetooth DSP software, tuning tools, and integration requirements.
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Serve as the Technical Product Owner, defining sprint deliverables, ensuring software execution aligns with business and market goals.
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Work closely with DSP engineers and software teams to drive development and optimization of high-performance Bluetooth audio algorithms.
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Guide trade-off decisions between software performance, power efficiency, and licensing constraints.
Cross-Functional Leadership & SoC Partnerships
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Work closely with engineering, business development, legal, and marketing teams to drive successful licensing engagements.
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Support go-to-market strategies, including pricing, bundling, and commercialization plans for licensable Bluetooth DSP solutions.
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Lead discussions with SoC partners to pre-integrate and certify Bose tuning tools for seamless adoption by OEMs.
Who You Are
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5+ years of experience in software product management, with a strong focus on audio DSP, embedded software, or Bluetooth SoC integration.
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Deep understanding of Bluetooth SoC architectures and experience working with Qualcomm, Airoha, BES, Synaptics, MediaTek, or similar vendors.
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Technical expertise in LE Audio (LC3, Auracast), speech enhancement, ANC, spatialization, and embedded DSP frameworks.
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Working knowledge of audio pipelines, codec optimizations, and tuning tools used in Bluetooth audio processing.
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Strong background in software product management, with experience working closely with engineering teams on DSP and embedded software.
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Proven ability to manage product roadmaps, define requirements, and prioritize development efforts in an Agile environment.
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Strong business acumen, with experience building business cases and go-to-market strategies for B2B licensing.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Experience working in an Agile environment, including backlog management, sprint planning, and roadmap execution.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with B2B software licensing models or technology partnerships.
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Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
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Strong understanding of consumer audio, professional audio, or embedded DSP processing.
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Knowledge of AI-powered audio solutions, voice processing, and IoT audio applications.
Why Join Us?
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Work on cutting-edge Bluetooth DSP and audio algorithms that power next-generation experiences in consumer electronics.
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Collaborate with leading engineers, business leaders, and SoC vendors to bring Bose innovations to market.
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Be part of a startup-like environment within a globally recognized brand.
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Gain exposure to spatial audio, AI-driven voice enhancement, immersive sound, and IoT in a fast-evolving industry.
If you are passionate about shaping the future of Bluetooth audio DSP and thrive in a technical, business-driven product management role, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
What We Do
Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, then a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, the company is driven by its founding principles, investing in long-term research with one fundamental goal: to develop new technologies with real customer benefits. Bose innovations have spanned decades and industries, creating and transforming categories in audio and beyond. Bose products for the home, in the car, on the go and in public spaces have become iconic, changing the way people listen to music.
