


Diverse employees at Bose have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Bose have rated Office Culture, Happiness, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Bose employees are -6% more likely to recommend Bose as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Bose is rated below average by 162 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bose employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Bose’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Bose was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Bose is rated C-
Last updated a month ago
Bose ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 185 Bose employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Bose improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
What did you like most about the interview process?open and friendly conversation and timely feedback
What makes you most happy at work?strong commitment to professional development
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?flexible hours, diversity and inclusion
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Less work, more recognition, more collaboration
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel people don't appreciate my work, the impact it has. I want a higher salary as recognition, and a larger bonus too for the work accomplished and its impact
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Being human and actually working with they're staff.
Bose is is a research company that develops sound solutions for entertainment, home audio, aviation, and automotive industries.
We have a simple mission: think of better solutions, create better products, help people enjoy the things they love. Everything we do supports this mission and points us forward. It started when Dr. Bose founded the company in 1964 and continues today with innovative, passionate employees around the globe.
Our vision is guided by human interests how better sound affects us or what it means to find joy in products that work exactly how you want them to or why solid customer service isn't a nice-to-have, but a promise we keep.
| Headquarter | Online Commerce Group, MS 740 Framingham, MA 01701-8863 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bose.com |
| Founding Date | 1964 |
| Tel | (508) 766-4325 |
| Company Status | Private |
Bose competitors include Sennheiser, HARMAN International, Sonos, and Emerson. Bose ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Bose compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

162 employees at Bose have reviewed Bose across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 162 Bose employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Bose are not very pleased with their total compensation at Bose, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Bose are generally satisfied with their team. 162 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Bose are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Bose believe the environment at Bose is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bose is moderate. About 67% of the employees at Bose work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Bose are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Bose is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Bose employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Bose's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Bose employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
Bose’s CEO Lila Snyder started in this role in 2020. Lila’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Lila in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Lila Snyder’s employees rank Bose in the Top 10% for Office Culture, in the Top 35% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 45% for Environment. Snyder is generally unpopular with Bose employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Marketing department, and by employees in the Product department and employees in the IT department. However, employees in the Sales department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Bose Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Lila Snyder, President and Chief Operating Officer James Scammon, and VP, Corporate Technology Development David Thomas
Lila Snyder CEO / President
Lila Snyder serves as the CEO / President of Bose.
James Scammon President and Chief Operating Officer
James Scammon serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Bose.
David Thomas VP, Corporate Technology Development
David Thomas serves as the VP, Corporate Technology Development of Bose.
Shilpi Banerjee Head of Audiology
Shilpi Banerjee serves as the Head of Audiology of Bose.
Tobe Barksdale Director of Applied Research, Automotive Systems Division
Tobe Barksdale serves as the Director of Applied Research, Automotive Systems Division of Bose.
John Brosnahan Chief Financial Officer
John Brosnahan serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Bose.
Bernice Cramer Director, Product Management and Global Marketing, Professional Audio
Bernice Cramer serves as the Director, Product Management and Global Marketing, Professional Audio of Bose.
Michael Dodge Organizational Business Head – The Americas
Michael Dodge serves as the Organizational Business Head – The Americas of Bose.
Michael Edmunds Vice President, Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain
Michael Edmunds serves as the Vice President, Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain of Bose.
How much do people at Bose get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bose is $98,736, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $96,546, or $46 per hour.
At Bose, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $248,134 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,736 annually. Average Bose salaries by department include: IT at $107,113, Engineering at $133,270, Product at $182,008, and Business Development at $149,132. Half of Bose salaries are above $96,546.
76 employees at Bose rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 227 ratings) while 71 employees at Bose rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 76 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Bose employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, Senior Developer, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Bose employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $78k | $78k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $95k | $95k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $277k | $277k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $289k | $289k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Bose score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Bose in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bose across various culture dimensions.
Bose's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Bose's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Bose applied for 36 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 97% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Bose unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
Product | 21% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 21% | |
Engineering | 10% | |
IT | 10% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
Other | 28% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 31% | |
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Framingham | 10% | |
San Francisco | 7% | |
Los Angeles | 3% | |
Woodside | 3% | |
Other | 45% |
What is Bose address?
Bose location is at Online Commerce Group, MS 740
Who is the CEO of Bose?
Bose CEO is Lila Snyder, their score by employees is 62
What is Bose eNPS?
The eNPS for Bose is -6
What is the salary for Email Marketer in Bose?
Email Marketer average salary in the US is 78k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Bose?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Bose is 58k