Full-Time

Senior Application Engineer

Robert Bosch Venture Capital

Robert Bosch Venture Capital

201-500 employees

Venture capital funding deep tech startups

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

In Person

Willingness to travel to global customer test locations.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • Engineering graduate/postgraduate with 3+ years of experience in the automotive engineering domain
  • Basic understanding of programming languages- C & C++.
  • Experience in hydraulic brake system development.
  • Passenger car driving license with 3+ years of driving experience.
  • Strong social skills– active listening, relationship management, effective oral & written communication (in English), positive engagement with cross-functional teams & clients.
  • Good analytical & logical reasoning with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Willingness to travel to different customer test locations & proving grounds across the globe.
Responsibilities
  • System Calibration & Performance: Understanding system requirements, calibrate, test, & evaluate algorithms in control systems installed on prototype vehicles to meet Bosch, customer, & legal standards.
  • Vehicle Validation: Conduct comprehensive vehicle performance tests in various environments (summer & winter proving grounds) & analyze results to optimize & validate system behavior.
  • Customer Engagement: Act as a key technical contact for customers, understanding their requirements, providing expert support, & ensuring successful project delivery.
  • Technical Problem-Solving: Diagnose & troubleshoot complex in-vehicle issues related to hardware, software, & data acquisition systems during the entire development cycle.
  • Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with internal & external teams to support project acquisition & other technical activities, ensuring adherence to all development & quality processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of ABS/ESP systems- working principle, hardware, software & use cases.
  • Direct vehicle testing & validation experience on proving grounds & test tracks- Brake tests, dynamic lane changes & handling maneuvers on different test surfaces. Track driving license good to have (not mandatory).
  • Strong ability to gauge vehicle behavior & evaluate impact of change in vehicle system components- in-depth knowhow of vehicle systems, vehicle dynamics, tire behavior & basic powertrain concepts.
  • Extensive experience in homologation testing as per UNECE & AIS regulations relevant to braking systems & active safety systems for passenger & commercial vehicles.
  • Basic experience with software tools like- MATLAB, Simulink, Carmaker, Doors, ALM, etc.
  • Hands-on with DAQS (Data acquisition systems & tools)- Vbox, Vector tools (XCP, CANalyzer, CANoe), external data loggers, sensors & SW programming tools.
Robert Bosch Venture Capital

Robert Bosch Venture Capital

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RBVC (Robert Bosch Venture Capital) is a global venture capital firm that backs early-stage deep tech startups in areas like energy efficiency, medical devices, and virtual/augmented reality. It supports companies with funding and access to Bosch’s network and resources to help them scale and bring innovations to market. Unlike traditional VCs, RBVC may purchase solutions for a proof-of-concept while allowing startups to keep their intellectual property, which speeds up development and lowers upfront costs. The firm earns money through equity investments and the eventual success of its portfolio. RBVC’s goal is to accelerate technological advances across multiple industries by connecting startups with Bosch’s ecosystem, customers (from medical centers to data centers), and global reach.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$3.8B

Headquarters

Frankfurt, Germany

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Launched €250M fund in 2023 for automation, electrification, climate tech.
  • Portfolio exceeds 60 investments, emphasizing AI and energy efficiency.
  • Led 4screen's $21M Series B, enabling U.S. expansion and car integrations.

What critics are saying

  • Neurophos delays erode AI chip returns amid Lightmatter competition in 12-24 months.
  • CVC fatigue sidelines RBVC as founders prefer Gates Frontier, M12 in 6-12 months.
  • €250M fund depletes by 2025 without exits, halting new investments in 18-24 months.

What makes Robert Bosch Venture Capital unique

  • RBVC buys POCs while startups retain IP, accelerating market entry.
  • Leverages Bosch's global network for deep tech scaling in energy and AI.
  • Targets early-stage deep tech across Europe, Silicon Valley, China, Israel.

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