Robert Bosch is a world-class engineering and manufacturing company. Our products impact hundreds of millions of people every day, many in safety critical systems. For example, Artificial intelligence, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Sensor Fusion topics are making an impact in Bosch’s products and services in many domains, including manufacturing, autonomous driving, predictive maintenance, vehicle diagnostics and supply chain & logistics. We have a global team of Embedded SW Developers and research scientists focused on applying state-of-the-art technologies to improve all aspects of Bosch’s products and operations.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Application Software. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and integration of application-layer software for secure vehicle access systems.

The candidate will work closely with global teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality software solutions, ensuring robust performance, security, and seamless system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze system and software requirements and translate them into high-quality application software solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain Application Software (ASW) components in embedded C.
• Lead integration of application features within the overall system architecture (including interaction with BSW and hardware layers).
• Perform debugging, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex software defects.
• Develop and execute test cases for functional validation and system-level verification.
• Participate in and lead technical reviews (requirements, design, code, and testing).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (system, hardware, validation) to ensure end-to-end feature performance.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to clarify requirements, track issues, and drive resolution.
• Support software release activities, including build, integration, and defect triage.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Required Qualifications

• 10 year experience
• Strong experience in embedded software development using C, including software integration.
• Proven experience in requirement analysis, with the ability to translate requirements into robust software solutions.
• Ability to clarify requirements and drive technical alignment with local and global cross-functional teams.
• Experience in test case design and execution for functional and system-level validation.
• Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills in embedded systems.
• Experience ensuring overall system performance, including interaction between application software and lower layers.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers, including issue tracking and driving timely resolution.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical mindset.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, with the ability to communicate effectively in fluent English (written and verbal).
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (V-model) in automotive environments.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle access systems, keyless entry, or Perfectly Keyless (PK) technologies.
• Knowledge of RF communication technologies, including BLE, UWB, and NFC.
• Experience with AUTOSAR environments (interaction between ASW and BSW layers).
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Vector CANoe, and iSYSTEM winIDEA.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts in automotive systems (secure communication, authentication).
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and/or ASPICE processes

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology – with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.

Bosch is constantly expanding its international presence, since for us cultural diversity represents one of our greatest strengths. We are continuously promoting the growth of our more than 17,000 associates.

We value the balance between personal and work life as one of the main tools to improve the creativity and productivity of our associates.