Internship Automotive Networking Innovation and Software-Defined Vehicle Technologies
About the job
- Enrollment at a university is required, and confirmation of a mandatory internship is required.
- Studies in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded System, Information Technology, or a comparable field.
- Programming experience in C/C++ and/or Python.
- Basic knowledge of networking technologies, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, switching, and routing.
- Knowledge of Linux and development tools.
- Interest in Software-Defined Networking, Time-Sensitive Networking, or Software-Defined Vehicles.
- Very good English proficiency.
- Contribute to Proof-of-Concepts, demonstrators, and exploratory studies related to automotive networking technologies and software-defined vehicle architectures.
- Analyze and evaluate emerging technologies, including Software-Defined Networking, Time-Sensitive Networking, Ethernet communication, Remote Control Protocols, DDS-based communication concepts, and future automotive networking trends.
- Design, implement, and validate demonstrator applications that showcase communication concepts and their benefits for automotive customers and ecosystem partners.
- Benchmark, measure, and technically evaluate networking solutions, and derive recommendations based on performance, scalability, and usability criteria.
- Collaborate with experts, product teams, and ecosystem partners to develop technical concepts, innovation assets, technical presentations, and whitepapers.
- Support technology scouting and strategic innovation activities by investigating market trends, industry developments, customer needs, and future technology opportunities in the Software-Defined Vehicle domain.
- Experience with embedded systems.
- Experience with automotive software, AUTOSAR, or vehicle communication.
- Practical experience from university projects, research projects, Formula Student, personal projects, or previous internships.
- German language proficiency.
About the company
Bosch Home Comfort makes heating, cooling and hot-water equipment for homes, commercial buildings and industrial users. Its portfolio combines electric heat pumps with gas-fired boilers and hybrid systems, giving customers different ways to control building temperatures and supply hot water. The business sells equipment through its brands' sales networks, with products adapted to regional building needs and energy requirements. Its inverter-driven heat pumps adjust compressor output to match demand rather than running constantly at full power. The Bosch business unit was formed through the merger of Bosch and Buderus heating activities in 2004 and is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wetzlar, Germany
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Heat-pump researchers gain human-factors experience: Bosch's Wernau team tests how concealed fans change perceived noise.
- Retrofits expand the addressable market: Bosch's IDS Ultra fits most existing air-to-air systems.
- Investment funds technical work: February 2026 reporting puts Bosch Home Comfort's 2025 investment near €200 million.
What critics are saying
- Demand remains cyclical: Bosch's February 2026 report says Germany's heating market shrank 14% in 2025.
- Sales coordination stays fragmented: Bosch retains separate brand sales contacts and discount schemes.
- Facilities work extends beyond normal shifts: Bosch's advertised Facility Engineer role requires responding to off-shift emergencies.
What makes Bosch Home Comfort unique
- Regional identities stay distinct: Bosch retains Buderus and licenses the Hitachi and YORK names for its HVAC portfolio.
- Acoustics gets specialized testing: Bosch's Wernau heat-pump laboratory measures noise with 19 microphones.
- Cold-climate heating reaches below freezing: Bosch's IDS Ultra maintains full heating capacity at 5°F.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan