Software Developer (f/m/div.)

Bosch Portugal; Cacia; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Hybrid work system

Health insurance

Canteen

Free parking lot

Training opportunities & certificates

Discounts with Bosch partners

Job summary

Bosch Portugal in Aveiro is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain C/C++ application software for residential heat pumps. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to translate requirements into reliable software and participate through the full development lifecycle, including integration, testing, and maintenance.

Strong C/C++ skills, embedded software background, and experience with model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink) are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Typically five or more years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with production-quality C/C++ software, testing, debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C/C++ application software for heat pumps and heating systems.
• Implement control strategies ensuring reliable hardware/software interaction.
• Contribute to software architecture, modular design, reviews and documentation.
• Integrate, test, and debug software across systems and platforms.
• Develop MATLAB/Simulink models where used and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support CI/CD, automated testing, and software delivery within an international team.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software

Software design principles

Testing and debugging

Version control

CI/CD practices

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Qualifications

Education and experience

• 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.

Core technical skills

• Strong C and C++ programming skills.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and modular architecture.
• Experience with version control, software testing, debugging tools, and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into robust, maintainable software and diagnose complex problems.

Additional skills that would be an advantage

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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 (p.e., 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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