At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.
Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.
Job DescriptionSummary:
The Software Engineering Manager position will be responsible for leading Bose automotive software engineering team based at regional engineering offices, serving Automotive System Division (ASD) customers.
This position will be responsible for leading software implementation of contracted projects, providing software delivery plan, technical customer interfacing for software issues, and coordination across software functional teams. The Software Engineering Manager will also drive amplifier application software implementation estimation, production issue solution, including but not limited to embedded software design, implementation and verification. The candidate is required to work effectively with local automakers, flexible resource teams and other regional functional teams. Fluent speaking and writing skill in both English and native language is a must for this position.
Key Deliverable:
- RFI/RFQ – Support functional level software requirements (e.g. diagnostics and networking) analysis.
- Planning - Schedule software FROP and release plan to customer.
- Design – Prepare detail level software design and component configuration.
- Implementation – Lead software specification development 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 – Serve as first line of defense for software related customer issues, such as 8D support.
- Communication – Understand technical challenges in detail and be able to discuss with customer and other Bose engineering teams effectively.
- Customer Orientation – Work closely with regional engineering teams to satisfy customer request.
- Coordination – Coordinate with DSP, platform, 3rd Party Supplier and SW Validation teams to delivery software features. Coordinate with System Engineering, Engineering PM, PDM, HW and System Integration Engineer to deliver Sound Controller (Amplifier) solution.
- Process – Follow ASD software best practice and guide the team to exercise it.
- Management – Provide software status and issue report and update to senior engineering managers or directors.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of embedded software development experience, preferably in automotive and audio domains
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading or managing software engineering teams, including technical leadership and people management responsibilities
- Proven technical customer-facing experience in cross-functional and multicultural environments
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated critical thinking
- Strong software design and development skills, with experience in AUTOSAR Classic–based systems and a good understanding of ASPICE-aligned software development processes
- Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills
Key Competencies:
- Negotiation & Influence
- Effectively analyze complex situations from multiple perspectives and influence outcomes in a way that supports business and organizational objectives
- Customer Mindset
- Consistently demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability toward customer success and long-term partnership
- Communication
- Communicate complex ideas clearly and logically to diverse audiences through appropriate written and verbal channels
- Synthesize technical and non-technical inputs into concise, factual messages for internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate effectively in both Korean and English
- Critical Thinking & Judgment
- Apply structured, fact-based thinking to assess problems and make sound decisions
- Identify root causes and key trade-offs in ambiguous situations
- Anticipate risks and unintended consequences by considering multiple viewpoints
- Technical Judgment
- Apply technical knowledge to make informed decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations within the scope of the role
- Stay current with relevant technology trends to support effective decision-making
- Conflict Management
- Address disagreement and conflict constructively and professionally
- Use appropriate interpersonal approaches to reduce tension and enable productive collaboration
- Resource & Priority Management
- Allocate and adjust team resources effectively based on changing priorities and situational judgment
- Balance short-term delivery needs with longer-term objectives
- Leadership & Team Enablement
- Translate organizational goals into clear team objectives and execution priorities
- Create an environment that promotes accountability, ownership, and high performance
- Coaching & Talent Development
- Develop team members through regular coaching, constructive feedback, and ongoing performance conversations
- Support individual growth and career development aligned with business and organizational needs
- Performance Management
- Set clear expectations and evaluate performance against defined objectives
- Address performance issues in a timely, fair, and structured manner
- Trust & Accountability
- Build trust through transparency, consistency, and follow-through
- Model integrity, ownership, and accountability in day-to-day leadership behaviors
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.
