Bose

Bose Corporation is an American company known for developing and producing high-quality audio equipment. Founded in 1964 by Amar Gopal Bose, the company is based in Framingham, Massachusetts, and employs around 6,000 people. In 2022, Bose reported revenues of approximately $4 billion. Bose offers a diverse range of products and services. Its consumer offerings include home audio systems, headphones, and portable speakers, with popular items like the Bose Wave radio and Lifestyle speaker systems. In the professional sector, Bose provides audio solutions for musicians and theaters, including loudspeakers for live performances. The company also specializes in premium automotive audio systems, enhancing sound quality in vehicles. Additionally, Bose develops audio technology for military and government applications. Recognized for its innovative approach, Bose continues to advance audio quality and user experience.

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Electrical/electronic Manufacturing Framingham, United States Founded 1964 ~3,188 employees Private · Equity Crowdfunding

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Employees
3,188
-0.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1M
Revenue ~$3.2B
Total funding
$430K
Last round Equity Crowdfunding, Nov 2017
12-month attrition
10.2%
Tech: 10.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
18
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
48
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Bose went from 3,197 employees in Jul 2023 to 3,188 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 132 people joined, 122 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,353
Engineering910
Sales296
Operations235
Marketing140
Design66
Finance56
Success56

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Director of FP&AHopkinton, MA $175k - $175k 1 week agoRegional Business Development ManagerUS, CA - Sacramento, United States $103.9k - $142.9k 2 days agoSoftware Project Manager, Application MiddlewareUS, MA - Framingham, United States $136.2k - $187.3k 2 days agoSenior Technical Program ManagerUS, MA - Framingham, United States $116.7k - $160.5k 2 days agoRegional Business Development ManagerUS, CO - Denver, United States $97.7k - $134.3k 2 days agoMachine Learning EngineerUS, MA - Framingham, United States $141k - $193.9k 2 days agoPrincipal DSP EngineerUS, MA - Framingham, United States $170.7k - $234.8k 3 days agoSenior DSP EngineerUS, MA - Framingham, United States $138.1k - $189.8k 3 days agoEngineering Project ManagerUS, NY - McIntosh Labs, United States3 days agoSenior Global Process Owner – Design to LaunchUS, MA - Framingham, United States $152.8k - $210.1k 4 days agoSenior Audio Software EngineerUS, MA - Framingham, United States $142.6k - $196k 4 days agoPeople & Culture Specialist, IndiaMangalore, Karnataka3 weeks ago

Salaries at Bose

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40 salary profiles in the US

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Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering76
Operations5
Design1
Historical LCA Filings
2026
18
2025
27
2024
37

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 18 filings.

Funding

  • Nov 2017 · Equity Crowdfunding · $430K

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Bose FAQ

How many employees does Bose have?

Bose has about 3,188 employees, down 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Bose sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Bose filed 18 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Bose's revenue per employee?

Bose makes about $1M in revenue per employee, based on $3.2B annual revenue and 3,188 employees.

How much does Bose pay?

6figr has 40 salary profiles for Bose in the US and 29 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Bose salaries page. See Bose salaries in the US

How much funding has Bose raised?

Bose has raised $430K in total funding; its latest round was Equity Crowdfunding in Nov 2017.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.