Senior C++ Embedded Software Engineer

Company Description

About Bosch Engineering Center Cluj

Since its establishment in 2013, Bosch Engineering Center Cluj plays an essential role in the current transformation of the mobility sector. Through its extensive expertise in software, hardware & mechanical engineering, reliability engineering, as well as sales planning, the center contributes to the development of innovative products and services based on artificial intelligence (AI) applied in the fields of automated driving, electric and connected mobility. Thanks to the diverse professional and personal development opportunities, flexible working conditions, modern offices and laboratories in Cluj-Napoca, Jucu, Bucharest and Sibiu, we are one of the most desired employers among engineers and IT professionals in Romania.

Our promise to our colleagues is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and inspire each other. Join us and see the difference.

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Job Description

The Embedded Software Engineer for Connected Services is responsible for the development, integration, and validation of embedded software within a connected vehicle platform. The project focuses on enabling advanced vehicle connectivity capabilities, including secure com-munication between in-vehicle systems and cloud/backend services, supporting use cases such as over-the-air updates, remote diagnostics, data acquisition, and execution of vehicle functions. The role contributes to building scalable, reliable, and high-performance software running on embedded control units, ensuring seamless interaction across the vehicle eco-system (ECUs, networks, backend platforms) in a software-defined vehicle environment.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components using C++ (design, patterns, antipatterns, debugging)
• Implement functionalities for connectivity and vehicle services
System Integration & Connectivity
• Integrate software with ECUs and in-vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Develop and maintain connectivity features (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular networks, geo-positioning)
• Ensure end-to-end communication between vehicle and backend systems
Automotive Domain Implementation
• Apply deep knowledge of automotive protocols and architectures (CAN, J1939, UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP, diagnostics, E/E architectures, Automotive Ethernet)
• Ensure correct system behavior across complex in-vehicle system architectures

Linux & Platform Engineering
• Develop and troubleshoot software in Linux environments (CLI, kernel, libraries, TPM)
• Contribute to system stability, performance, and security
Service-Oriented Design & IPC
• Design and implement service-oriented solutions
• Work with IPC and communication technologies (D-Bus, gRPC, MQTT, HTTP, sock-ets, pipes, queues)
Automation & Tooling
• Use Python and Shell scripting for automation (build, test, integration)
• Improve development and testing efficiency through automation and tooling
Integration, Testing & Validation
• Perform embedded software integration across software & system components
• Ensure proper validation, testing, and debugging across software components and systems
Code Quality
• Perform and contribute to code reviews
• Ensure clean, maintainable, and high-quality code
Collaboration

• Work in international, cross-functional, and distributed teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders (architects, backend teams, system engineers)
• Communicate effectively in English in a multicultural environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with C++ (including object-oriented design, robust code structures, memory management, and advanced debugging).
• Strong expertise in Linux OS (CLI, kernel, libraries, TPM)
• Proven experience in embedded software development, integration, and validation
• Strong knowledge of automotive domain and protocols (CAN, UDS, SOME/IP, vehicle diagnostics, Ethernet)
• Experience with networking and connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular network)
• Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting
• Strong understanding of service-oriented design and inter-process communication (D-Bus, gRPC, MQTT, HTTP, Linux queues, pipes, sockets)

Key Competencies
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership
• Good English and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in international teams
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Structured, quality-driven approach

Impact & Contribution
• Contributes to the development of scalable connected vehicle platforms
• Enables reliable communication between vehicles and cloud ecosystems
• Supports innovation in software-defined vehicles and connected mobility services

Additional Information

LikeABosch Benefits:

Your work-life balance is valuable to us, so we offer you:

• 25 Days of annual leave, because work-life balance is essential to us;   
• Flexible working hours and if you want to work from somewhere else than the office, our Home Office program helps you do that 70% of your working time/month.

Your health and well-being is important to us, so we have you covered:

• Medical subscription;
• Accident insurance;
• Sport activities and well-being initiatives.

We believe in a Life-Long Learning approach, so you can take advantage of:

• Technical and soft skills trainings;
• Access to e-learning platforms;
• Local and Global career development programs;
• Opportunity to attend conferences;
• Bookster subscription.

You will be part of a product company. You will contribute to developing end-to-end products that are delivered to Global OEMs.

On top of these, we are offering:

• A monthly budget which can be used for several different services on an online benefit platform;
• Annual bonus;
• Lunch discounts.

Ready to work LikeABosch?

We live by our values, have an open feedback culture and there is plenty of room for innovative ideas. All because a team is only as valuable as its members.