Be aware - Large annual reductions, Work environment variable - Principal R&D Engineer Bose Employee Review

2.0
Apr 24, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Some good people are still around; -Some creative products are still in play; -Remains a decent short term training ground; -Okay work & life balance

Cons

When considering Bose, be aware and be sure to dig into: -Working environment, work/life balance, and value system are highly dependent on the group you are in; -In today's market, total compensation and benefits lag the industry; -DEI&B tremendously lags the industry; -Large annual reductions continue, now 6 years running ; -Many creative products could not make the needed profit, shut down; -Selling off and shutting BUs; -Long view research being binned, among others, many research engineers and scientists fired; -Brand and opportunity seems to be fading as a long term career choice

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5.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Friendly mentors - Coffee chats - Invaluable work experience from projects - Presentation opportunities

Cons

Company discourages F-1 OPT employment.

4.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great culture. Great people and environment.

Cons

Constant reductions in force / right sizing

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