Engineering Manager – eBike Embedded SW Development (SL1) (f/m/div.)

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

Bosch Car Multimedia, S.A. belongs to the Automotive Electronics division and is focused on making the vehicles our third living space. About 3.600 associates are committed to develop and produce high quality technology that shape change in mobility worldwide. The company' success lies in its highly specialized and innovative team, and on the technological know-how which makes Bosch the leading supplier in the automotive market.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

For you, leadership means enabling people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As an Engineering Manager – eBike Embedded Software Development , you will lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for delivering software competencies that power the next generation of Bosch eBike products.

You will shape the long-term strategy of your organization, foster competence growth, and ensure the successful allocation and development of engineering resources across a portfolio of eBike solutions, including Drive Units, Battery Packs, Head Units, Remote Controls, Connectivity Solutions and related software platforms .

Working closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, Requirements Managers, Technical Leads and global development teams, you will create an environment where innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence can thrive.

• Lead, coach and develop a department of embedded software engineers and engineering professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the organizational strategy for sustainable growth of the eBike software organization, aligned with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Drive competence development initiatives, ensuring the organization possesses the skills required for current and future eBike projects.
• Support career growth and professional development of associates through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and talent management.
• Own workforce and capacity planning, ensuring efficient resource allocation according to business priorities and project demands.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Managers and Technical Leads to identify and allocate the best engineering competencies for project execution.
• Support business growth by enabling new projects, ramp-ups and expansion into emerging product and technology areas.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote effective collaboration across teams, functions and international development locations.
• Enable high-performance delivery by continuously improving engineering processes, methods, tools and organizational effectiveness.
• Contribute to strategic planning and ensure execution of departmental objectives, KPIs and long-term competence roadmaps.
• Drive hiring activities and build a strong talent pipeline to support the future growth of the eBike software organization.

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a comparable qualification.

• Several years of experience in software development, preferably in embedded systems.
• Proven leadership experience inside engineering teams
• Experience working with embedded software development
• Good understanding of software development lifecycles, agile methodologies and modern engineering practices.
• Experience with resource planning, organizational development and competence management.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders such as Product Management, Project Management and Technical Leadership.
• Knowledge of mobility, consumer electronics or eBike-related products is considered an advantage.
• Experience in an international development environment is highly desirable.

• Strong people leadership and coaching mindset.
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing long-term organizational development with short-term business needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong decision-making, prioritization and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proactive, results-oriented and highly collaborative working style.
• Passion for developing people, teams and organizational capabilities.
• Passion for bikes 😉

• Business fluent English and Portuguese, written and spoken.
• German is a plus.

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (psychology and general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

🚉 Great access to public transports

🚌 Free transport from Porto

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen