Is Bose a good company to work for?

Bose has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,214 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 54% of employees would recommend working at Bose to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Bose have been left by employees working as Intern , Sales Specialist and Sales Associate .

Does Bose pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bose employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bose. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bose?

54% of Bose employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bose 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bose?

Sales Specialist (91) , Demonstration Specialist (55) , Software Engineer (46) , Store Manager (46) , Engineer (42) , Manager (38) , Sales Associate (36) , Project Manager (26) , Assistant Store Manager (24) , Sales (22) , Lead Sales Specialist (21) , Mechanical Engineer (16) , Intern (15) , Assistant Manager (13) , Business Analyst (11)

What are the pros of working at Bose according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture of respect and a fun place to work with other like" ((in 115 reviews)); "Good benefits and company discounts" ((in 109 reviews)); "Good work life balance in general" ((in 100 reviews)); "Good pay and hours." ((in 72 reviews)); "Colleagues that do the work are great people and work hard." ((in 38 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bose according to real employee reviews?

"The hardest part of working for this specific store was the inadequate management and poor organization my managers seemed to lack." ((in 72 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs make people anxious and lower royalty." ((in 70 reviews)); "Low salaries as compared to other retailers" ((in 37 reviews)); "Many middle managers have been with the company for over 15 years making it hard to move up from entry level positions." ((in 33 reviews)); "Terrible upper management (Director up to President)." ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bose layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bose layoffs and their outlook for job security at Bose in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Bose locations?

Framingham , Boston , Stow , Westborough , Blythewood , New York , San Diego , Jeffersonville , Columbia , Chicago , San Marcos , Miami , Framingham Center , Aurora , Los Angeles , Livermore , Seattle , Worcester , Atlanta , Dawsonville , Short Hills , Bloomfield Hills , Howell , Albertville , Folsom , Denver , Columbia , Jacksonville , Tampa , Franklin

Bose reviews

3.7

54% would recommend to a friend

(1,818 total reviews)

Lila Snyder

75% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Bose has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,818 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bose employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Jul 7, 2026

A Good Learning Experience with Scope for Better Employee Support

Demonstration specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive and friendly team. Good learning opportunities. Exposure to customer service and sales. Positive work environment. Helpful managers and colleagues. Salary paid on time. Opportunity to improve communication and problem-solving skills.

Cons

High sales targets and pressure. Limited work-life balance. Leave approvals can be difficult during busy periods or notice period. Career growth opportunities could be improved.Internal communication can sometimes be better.

5.0

Jun 26, 2026

Good conditions and tech, but few projects available

Sowftware developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good office conditions. Access to a new technology. Agile work organisation.

Cons

Not many projects to move when current project requires less people. Interview not very difficult, but ongoing work requires very good programming skills.

1.0

Jun 22, 2026

Friendly colleagues in a hybrid model, but limited growth

Order specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid working model, friendly colleagues, and exposure to international order management processes.

Cons

Repetitive and highly operational work, limited opportunities for career progression, minimal salary growth, and workloads that can become difficult to manage during busy periods. Long-term development prospects are unclear

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