Bosch

We are a global supplier of technology and services, divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As of December 31, 2023, we employed approximately 429,000 people worldwide and generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023.

We use technology to address trends like automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and sustainability. Our diverse operations across regions and industries make us robust. We use our expertise in sensors, software, and services to create cross-domain solutions. We also apply our knowledge in connectivity and artificial intelligence to develop user-friendly and sustainable products.

The Bosch Group includes Robert Bosch GmbH and its approximately 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Our global network covers nearly every country. About 90,000 employees work in research and development at 136 locations worldwide, with nearly 48,000 of them being software engineers.

Our products and services include analog and mixed-signal verification, EMC compliance testing for the automotive industry, and developing automotive electronics like control units, sensors, radars, and camera systems. We also manage facilities and real estate, develop Linux-based software platforms for connected homes and industrial solutions like HVAC product lines. We contribute to embedded software for automotive radar systems, operate and maintain electrical fire protection equipment and low-to-medium voltage systems, and conduct firmware validation for wireless gateway products.

We want to help shape universal trends like automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and sustainability through our business. Our technology, “Invented for life,” aims to improve quality of life and conserve natural resources.

Bosch encourages a diverse and inclusive work environment, focusing on employee well-being and work-life balance. Collaboration is key, with daily interactions between manufacturing, IT, and engineering teams across various locations, including global design centers. Employees are expected to be proactive, analytical, and accountable, using their technical expertise to guide design decisions and solve complex problems.

The culture supports continuous learning and professional development, offering career progression opportunities. There is a strong focus on system thinking, precision, and teamwork in a dynamic industrial setting. The company promotes innovation, encouraging employees to develop new workflows and use advanced methods and tools. Bosch values diversity, learning, and social responsibility across its global operations.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks:

• Hybrid and flexible work options.
• Competitive pay, with performance, loyalty, and referral bonuses.
• Chances for global exchange with colleagues.
• Health insurance, on-site medical services (psychology and general clinic), and a social services office. We also provide free health, legal, and financial counseling, along with health screenings and mental/physical health support.
• Extensive training, including technical and foreign language courses, leading to certifications and ongoing professional development.
• Discounts through partnerships and on Bosch products, plus an annual cafeteria or flexible benefits platform.
• Sports and health activities.
• Easy access to public transport, with free options from Porto and free parking.
• On-site canteen.
• 10 days of paternity leave and childcare support.
• Holiday bonuses for employees and their children (e.g., 300 RON for Christmas and Easter).
• Loyalty bonuses at 5, 10, and every additional 5 years of service.
• A one-time relocation package (2500 RON) for new hires living more than 50 km away.
• Meal tickets (e.g., 40 RON value).
• Home office support.