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Bose Corporation · 1 day ago

Senior Technology Scout

Framingham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$225K/yr - $310K/yr

5+ years exp

Bose Corporation is a leader in audio technology and innovation, entering an exciting new era of growth. The Senior Technology Scout will identify and analyze emerging technologies, translating them into actionable insights for strategic decision-making and long-term research investments.

Consumer Electronics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic horizon scanning across academia, startups, patents, conferences, and standards bodies to identify emerging technologies relevant to sound, audio, sensing, materials, AI, human interaction, and adjacent innovation areas

Develop technology landscapes, deep dives, competitive analyses, and domain mapping to inform long-term research and investment decisions

Evaluate technical potential, technology readiness levels, ecosystem maturity, IP patterns, and market trajectories for emerging technologies

Create Opportunity Briefs that clearly articulate opportunity spaces, risks, enabling technologies, and recommended next steps

Collaborate with internal researchers and technical experts to scope rapid feasibility sprints that validate emerging signals

Maintain and grow relationships with external researchers, startups, universities, national labs, and innovation networks

Contribute to the development of foresight frameworks, scanning methodologies, and the annual Technology Opportunity Portfolio

Monitor competitive trends and adjacent industry developments to identify potential disruptions or strategic shifts

Prepare and deliver clear written and verbal synthesis of insights for senior leadership audiences

Serve as a catalyst for future-oriented thinking across the company

Qualification

Technology scoutingMarket analysisEmerging technologiesAI/MLSystems thinkingCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsInnovation consultingTechnical maturity evaluationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

5–10 years of experience in R&D, applied research, technology strategy, venture scouting, innovation consulting, or related emerging technology fields

Broad technical fluency across one or more relevant domains (e.g. audio, acoustics, sensing, AI/ML, materials science, haptics, human interaction). Expertise in all areas is not required

Demonstrated ability to identify and synthesize emerging technology signals into actionable insights or opportunity assessments

Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills with the ability to make sense of ambiguous, fast-changing technology spaces

Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information into clear insights for both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience evaluating early-stage technologies, including technical maturity, ecosystem dynamics, and strategic fit

Ability to collaborate effectively across research, strategy, and business functions, influencing without authority

Comfort with ambiguity and a learning-oriented, hypothesis-driven approach to exploration

Preferred

Background in technology foresight, scenario planning, IP landscaping, or research portfolio strategy

Experience working with venture capital, accelerators, national labs, or research consortia

Experience in consumer electronics, automotive, audio technology, sensing, materials, or emerging interface technologies

Strong existing network across technology, academic, or venture ecosystems

Advanced degree in engineering, applied sciences, design strategy, business, or related fields

Benefits

Bonus programs

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

A 401(k) plan

Exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing

A generous employee discount

Company

Bose Corporation

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Bose Corporation is a privately held company that designs and manufactures audio equipment.

Founded in 1964

Framingham, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bose.com/en_us/index.html

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