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Robert Bosch Venture Capital

Venture capital funding deep tech startups

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Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Master's, PhD
Gerlingen, Germany
Hybrid
Hardware EngineeringSilicon & ASIC Design

About the job

Requirements
  • You must have completed a technical Master's or Diplom degree with very good results in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a comparable natural science.
  • You should have a strong interest in invention and microelectronics, including power electronics, application-specific integrated circuits, circuit design, or microelectromechanical systems sensors.
  • You should be able to understand how semiconductor solutions affect industries and align development with global market requirements.
  • You should value human-centric leadership and be able to inspire teams with courage, openness, tolerance, and attentiveness.
  • You should challenge existing design and development processes, contribute creative solutions, and implement innovation; demanding industry internships are expected.
  • You should be curious about new tools, learn quickly, and be willing to take responsibility in a dynamic technological environment.
  • You must communicate fluently in English, have good German skills, and have at least three months of experience abroad.
Responsibilities
  • Develop next-generation semiconductors for the automotive and consumer goods industries.
  • Rotate through 4–6 assignments across semiconductor business areas, including an overseas rotation and placements in product areas, corporate start-ups, or line organizations.
  • Work on technology development, circuit design, and systems-on-chip architectures.
  • Identify future technology topics and develop innovative systems.
  • Contribute to development teams working on products such as power semiconductors for electric vehicles, automotive system integrated circuits, intellectual property modules, and microelectromechanical systems sensors.
  • Learn how high-tech semiconductor development and manufacturing operates from initial idea through market readiness.
  • Design hardware across power electronics for electric mobility, automotive system integrated circuits, intellectual property modules, and microelectromechanical systems sensors for smartphones, wearables, or drones.
  • Work in agile development teams using design and test tools, supported by a personal mentor at management level.
Desired Qualifications
  • A PhD or initial professional experience in semiconductor development is ideal.

About the company

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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

  • Quantum Motion raised $160 million in May 2026 with Bosch Ventures participating.
  • Qdrant closed a $50 million Series B in March 2026, signaling strong AI infrastructure demand.
  • Nauta named Bosch Ventures a lead investor in August 2026, expanding industrial AI reach.

What critics are saying

  • Bosch Mobility announced 13,000 cuts in 2025 and more restructurings through 2027.
  • Bosch closed France's Moulins-Yzeure plant in 2026, showing pressure on industrial cash generation.
  • If Bosch's margin recovery fails, corporate venture budgets face direct contraction by 2027.

What makes Robert Bosch Venture Capital unique

  • Bosch Ventures launched Fund VI in May 2025, committing about €250 million globally.
  • It buys Bosch proof-of-concept access while startups keep IP, accelerating enterprise adoption.
  • Its portfolio spans mobility, AI, quantum, and energy, with 60-plus active investments.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program

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