Software Test Engineer

About Bosch Engineering Center Cluj

Since its establishment in 2013, Bosch Engineering Center Cluj plays an essential role in the current transformation of the mobility sector. Through its extensive expertise in software, hardware & mechanical engineering, reliability engineering, as well as sales planning, the center contributes to the development of innovative products and services based on artificial intelligence (AI) applied in the fields of automated driving, electric and connected mobility. Thanks to the diverse professional and personal development opportunities, flexible working conditions, modern offices and laboratories in Cluj-Napoca, Jucu, Bucharest and Sibiu, we are one of the most desired employers among engineers and IT professionals in Romania.

Our promise to our colleagues is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and inspire each other. Join us and see the difference.

We are currently looking for a Software Test Engineer to join our team.

As a Software Test Engineer, you will work on defining, automating and executing comprehensive test strategies for next-generation embedded devices and connected systems . You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design robust test automation frameworks, maintain hardware-in-the-loop and software test benches and ensure high quality and reliability across software releases.

Technology Stack & Environment

- Test Automation & Frameworks: PyTest, Robot Framework, Cucumber / Gherkin, Appium
- Programming & Scripting: Python (and standard test libraries), Bash / Shell scripting
- Operating Systems & Virtualization: Linux / Unix administration, Docker, VirtualBox, Vagrant
- CI/CD & Tools: Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Postman, Bruno
- Networking & Protocols: TCP/IP, VLAN, Wi-Fi, GPS, GSM, LTE
- Test Infrastructure: Hardware Test Benches, Embedded Test Setups

Responsibilities

Define, plan and implement test specifications and test cases for embedded software; Develop and maintain automated test scripts and test suites using modern automation frameworks; Set up, configure and maintain hardware test benches, virtualized environments and test infrastructure; Integrate automated tests into continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines; Execute test runs, analyze logs/reports, isolate defects and document findings clearly; Work with network communication protocols to test end-to-end connectivity and device functionality; Collaborate in an Agile environment (Scrum) to support testing and quality improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Automation, Electronics and Telecommunications, Informatics or comparable; Proven experience in embedded software testing (test design, strategy definition, and execution); Strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on scripting/programming skills (Python, Bash/Shell); Practical experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Robot Framework); Good knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and command-line administration; Understanding of hardware test setups and test infrastructure; Familiarity with network protocols and wireless communication (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Cellular/LTE, GPS); Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions); Experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams; Strong problem-solving mindset, proactive attitude and ability to take ownership of tasks; Good English language skills (both written and spoken)

Nice to have

Experience with containerization and virtualization tools (Docker, Vagrant); API testing experience using Postman or Bruno; ISTQB certification (e.g., Certified Tester / Test Automation Engineer); German language is an advantage

Benefits

25 Days of annual leave , because work-life balance is essential to us,; Flexible working hours .