Jochen is the Head of Software Engineering for Automotive Embedded Software, Connected Services, and AI at Bosch. With over 15 years of experience in the automotive sector, he has led cross-functional software development in fuel cell systems, high-voltage batteries, cloud services, and AI-driven solutions. As a former Chief Software Architect, Jochen has played a key role in shaping Bosch’s software-defined vehicle strategy—bridging embedded intelligence and scalable cloud architectures to support next-generation mobility.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and sustainability orientation. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies to its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development.