Software Developer (f/m/div.)

About the Position

Software Developer (f/m/div.)

Cacia, Aveiro, Portugal

The Bosch Group, with over 400,000 employees worldwide, is dedicated to impacting people’s lives and working towards a more sustainable future. In Aveiro, Bosch operates one of its largest production sites for the Bosch Home Comfort division, alongside a Research and Development Center focused on innovative heating solutions for residential use. With more than 1,400 employees, Bosch Aveiro brings together experts in various fields, from mechanical engineering to software solutions, fostering innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

At Bosch, we are committed to shaping the future through high-quality technologies and services that enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is unwavering: we grow together, enjoy our work, and inspire each other. Join us and experience the diversity of mindsets, cultures, generations, identities, and perspectives. Bosch values diversity and equal opportunities, welcoming applications from people with disabilities and providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in professional activities. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, we unlock our full potential.

Your contribution to something big

Join the application software development team within the Electric Solutions group at Bosch Home Comfort in Aveiro. You will develop and enhance software for residential heating systems, with a strong focus on C and C++ programming for air-to-water heat pumps.

Working closely with multidisciplinary and international teams, you will translate system requirements into reliable software and contribute throughout the development lifecycle, from design and implementation to integration, testing, and maintenance. Depending on the project, you may also work with Model-Based Development (MBD) using MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain application software in C and C++ for heat pumps and related heating systems.
• Implement control strategies and product functions, ensuring reliable interaction between software, hardware, and thermal processes.
• Contribute to software architecture, modular design, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Integrate, test, and debug software, investigating and resolving issues at both software and system level.
• Develop and maintain MATLAB/Simulink models where model-based approaches are used.
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, hardware, control, and mechanical engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Implement and troubleshoot communication interfaces using protocols such as CAN, Modbus, and LIN.
• Contribute to continuous integration, automated testing, and software delivery using Jenkins and the Atlassian toolchain.
• Clarify requirements, identify technical risks, and propose improvements to software quality, product performance, and development efficiency.
• Follow development and quality standards, deliver agreed tasks, and share knowledge across an international engineering team.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically five or more years of relevant professional experience in software development, embedded systems, or application software.
• Hands-on experience developing production-quality software in C and C++, including testing, debugging, and maintenance.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Model-Based Development, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• Knowledge of control systems, system modelling, and control algorithm implementation.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, real-time software, and hardware/software integration.
• Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid systems, or energy conversion.
• Knowledge of heat pumps, HVAC, or domestic hot water systems.
• Experience with CAN, Modbus, or LIN communication protocols.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins, Jira, and Bitbucket.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams, agile methodologies, and structured development processes.

Languages

• Fluency in English.
• Portuguese language skills are an advantage.

Working Style

• Analytical and structured, with a focus on quality and a strong sense of ownership.
• Proactive and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Curious and motivated to learn new technologies and engineering concepts.
• Clear communicator, comfortable collaborating across disciplines and international teams.
• Confident in questioning assumptions, clarifying requirements, and proposing improvements.
• Available for occasional business travel.

We Offer

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (e.g., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!