Systems Architect - IP Manager
About the job
- A degree in electronic design and embedded software engineering is required.
- More than 10 years of experience in electronic circuit design.
- Strong knowledge of digital electronics and some knowledge of analog electronics.
- More than 5 years of experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, DOORS, and, if possible, SysML.
- Strong knowledge of electronic circuit development processes.
- Expertise in at least one of the following areas: CPUs; programmable machines; standard bus structures; circuit infrastructure, including Network on Chip; cache coherence and virtualization; integration of Flash memories and external buses such as USB, PCIe, and Ethernet; trace and debugging mechanisms; or signal or image processing.
- Experience in requirements tracking and writing detailed specifications.
- Fluency in French and excellent proficiency in English.
- If interested in extending the role to IP Technical Manager, excellent knowledge of SoC IP suppliers is necessary.
- Contribute to detailed definition of IP blocks and complex circuits in collaboration with product managers, customers, stakeholders in development teams, and especially hardware and software architects.
- Ensure that proposed solutions are optimal for the target market, including defining the boundary between what belongs to the circuit or IP and what is external to it.
- Optimize hardware/software partitioning to balance flexibility and performance in relation to circuit size, power consumption, and scalability.
- Create and maintain system architecture documents.
- Ensure that functional safety requirements under ISO 26262 and cybersecurity requirements under ISO 21434 are considered.
- Support system validation teams during testing and test-specification phases.
- If assigned the IP Technical Manager activities, take responsibility for some or all technical aspects of purchasing third-party IPs by consolidating requirements with hardware and software architecture teams and, where applicable, DFT and backend teams, and coordinate technical follow-up of acquired IPs during execution of products that use them.
- Knowledge of the automotive market and its specific characteristics.
- Experience creating complex automotive circuits and/or designing digital IP.
- Knowledge of high-speed communication protocols such as UCIe, PCIe, and Ethernet.
- Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and related algorithms.
- Experience with UML and SysML.
- A good command of German.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
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