Job Advertisement: Software Developer Desktop & Diagnostics Tools

Company Description

Bosch Thermoteknik AB in Tranås develops, manufactures and sells heat pumps for the European market. We are approximately 700 employees and from part of the large Bosch Group, which consists of approximately 409,000 employees worldwide.

We work with sustainable simplification of everyday life where the focus is on the environment, innovation and development. In Tranås there is a production unit and a competence and development center. The heat pumps we manufacture draw energy from different sources - the mountain, the water, or the air. We work to constantly be at the forefront and contribute to sustainable energy and a better environment with the goal of creating a simplified everyday life for our customers. In short, we create technology that is "Invented for life".

Job Description

At Bosch Thermoteknik AB in Tranås, we are shaping the future of sustainable living. As a key

player within the Bosch Home Comfort division, we develop and manufacture world-class heating

and cooling solutions.

We belong to the Electric Solutions (ES) business unit, dedicated to driving the global energy

transition through state-of-the-art electric heat pump technology. To keep our high-efficiency

systems running flawlessly, our network of over 1,000 service technicians across Europe and our

engineering labs rely on dependable, modern desktop tools and software utilities.

We are now seeking a skilled Software Developer to join our team in Tranås. In this role, you will

take ownership of key applications like our SWDL (Software Download) field tool and develop

custom logging, data acquisition, and diagnostic utilities that empower our laboratory engineers

during heat pump testing and verification.

Your Contribution to Our Mission

• Desktop Application Development: Design, build, and maintain modern Windowsdesktop applications using C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Empower Lab Engineers: Develop intuitive data logging, monitoring, and diagnosticutilities used by test engineers to capture and analyze system behavior in real time during laboratory testing.
• Flashing & Device Updates: Maintain and improve reliable software download and firmware flashing routines to support device updates in both laboratory environments and field service operations.
• Hardware & Device Communication: Implement and support robust communication interfaces connecting desktop software with embedded controllers and test equipment (such as serial and CAN-based communication).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with embedded firmware engineers, hardware specialists, and lab testers to align on technical requirements and validate software tool releases.
• Usability & Continuous Improvement: Enhance UI/UX, automate data visualization, and streamline workflows to make complex diagnostics and testing simple and reliable.

Qualifications

Who Are You?

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Core Competence in C#: Strong proficiency in desktop software development using C# and .NET (.NET Framework / modern .NET).
• Communication & Diagnostics Awareness: Experience or familiarity with hardwareinterfacing software, device communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus), and diagnostic or flashing procedures (such as UDS/bootloaders).
• Python Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with Python is a valuable advantage for scripting, test automation, data analysis, and rapid prototyping.
• Embedded Understanding (Preferred): Knowledge of C or C++ is a plus, helping you collaborate effectively with the firmware engineers developing the target microcontrollers.
• Lab & Tooling Experience: Practical background with test tooling, data loggers, telemetry software, or test automation is a strong plus.
• Problem-solving Mindset: A structured, analytical approach to troubleshooting software interactions with hardware devices and debugging communication traces.
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of Swedish is considered a strong merit for day-to-day collaboration across our local site.

Additional Information

What We Offer You

• Meaningful Impact: Direct ownership of tools that are critical to both daily R&D testing in our labs and service operations across Europe.
• Flexibility: Modern hybrid working options and flexible hours supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Sustainable Tech: The opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to cutting-edge green technologies (electrification, propane heat pumps, intelligent climate control).
• Growth & Culture: Broad opportunities for personal and professional development within the global Bosch Group.

At Bosch, we care for you, our business, and our environment. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid. We grow together into countless roles, positions, and opportunities and we are interested in developing the “whole” you, not just the “9 to 5” you, because life is all about balance.

At Bosch, we celebrate you. Our people are what make us remarkable. Therefore we recognize your contribution with competitive salary packages, collective agreements with unions, occupational pension, and other attractive benefits, such as wellness contribution, smart work, flexible working hours, Gym at site.

At Bosch, we believe everyone is different and that is what we love. Get inspired by a cooperative, open, respectful, and trustworthy workplace where you can be yourself and be enriched by the perspectives of our community around the globe.