Big Company, Small Company Feel - Software Engineering Manager Bosch Employee Review

4.0
Aug 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Bosch is an excellent place to work, with competitive benefits. There is passion for engineering, a diverse global team, and continually evolving products to stay competitive in the ever-changing auto industry. Bosch has offered quite a great deal of stability of employment in an industry where layoffs of OEMs are frequent.

Cons

Bosch base pay does not compete with OEM pay.

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Bosch Response
10mo
We’re happy to hear that after more than 10 years at Bosch, you continue to appreciate the benefits, diverse team, passion for engineering, and the stability Bosch provides within a competitive industry. It’s encouraging to know these aspects are having a positive impact on your experience. At the same time, we understand your perspective on compensation, and we appreciate you sharing this feedback with us. Insights like yours help us continue striving for improvement. Thank you for your dedication and for sharing your thoughts! — Bosch Talent Acquisition

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5.0
May 7, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Good comp very good people

Cons

Okay work environment. More stress

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Bosch Response
1mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It is good to hear that you appreciate the compensation at Bosch and enjoy working with good people. Should you wish to provide further detail, you can write to us at feedback@us.bosch.com so we can try to address these concerns. Thank you! — Bosch Talent Acquisition
3.0
May 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Meaningful products that genuinely impact customers and society. -Exposure to large-scale, multinational complexity and cross-functional collaboration. -Many teams and leaders genuinely care and want to do the right thing. -Flexibility and autonomy can exist depending on leadership and business unit. -Opportunity to drive meaningful change if leadership alignment exists.

Cons

-Significant organizational complexity and matrixed decision-making slows progress and creates ambiguity in accountability. -Teams are expected to deliver transformational outcomes without sufficient infrastructure, resources, or organizational alignment to support success. -Decision-making is reactive versus strategic, making long-term planning difficult. -Inconsistency in leadership quality and management approach across functions can create vastly different employee experiences. -Collaboration across global regions can be challenging due to competing priorities, differing expectations, and unclear ownership. -There is a disconnect between stated people-first values and day-to-day employee experience. -High-performing employees experience a high degree of burnout because of unclear boundaries and role clarity and prioritization is not actively managed.

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Bosch Response
4w
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for your 3 years with Bosch. We are pleased to hear that you find meaning in our products, value the opportunities for collaboration, and have experienced teams and leaders who genuinely care. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding organizational complexity, leadership consistency, resource alignment, and employee well-being. Insights like yours help us identify opportunities to improve and create a better experience for our associates. Thank you for your contributions, and we wish you continued success and job satisfaction in your role. Thank you! — Bosch Talent Acquisition
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