Review - Software Development Engineer (SDE) Robert Bosch Employee Review

2.0
Nov 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great for people who enjoy slow-paced environments

Cons

Politics is high, Outdated management style, Minimal guidance for freshers, Biased evaluation system, Misuse of PIP, Lack of challenging work for early engineers, too much process, too little growth, Skills become outdated, Teams vary wildly — some are great, some are toxic, Recognition is slow, you get boxed into a narrow domain

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Robert Bosch Response
6mo
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback here on Glassdoor. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience as a former Software Development Engineer at Bosch. We take your criticisms regarding management style, minimal guidance for freshers, and the evaluation system very seriously. We understand that a supportive and fair environment is crucial for professional growth, and we are continuously working to improve our processes and leadership development programs. We strive to provide challenging work and clear career paths for all our associates, and we regret that your experience did not fully reflect this. We encourage our associates to continuously develop their skills and offer various programs and initiatives to support their professional growth. Should you have further details to share, please don’t hesitate to contact your former supervisor or HR contact – we’d appreciate learning more. Thank you! We wish you all the best for your future! Your Bosch Career Team

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