From a developer in the PC industry to an automotive security expert

CROSS-DOMAIN
COMPUTING
SOLUTIONS DIVISION

Hasuka C.

Driver Experience
Engineering Systems and SW
Software Integration
Software Engineer
Joined Bosch in 2017

Chapter 01

Even with no knowledge of automobiles, I was able to take on the challenge without worries

I have always liked making things, and as a new graduate, I got a job at a foreign-affiliated PC manufacturer and was involved in the development of embedded software. I worked as an engineer for the first three years, and for the last three to four years, I was also the project leader. Since it was a foreign-affiliated company, it was also a good experience to work in a global team.
Although it was rewarding, I was worried about the future of the industry, so I decided to change jobs considering my future career.

After considering various industries, I finally chose the automotive industry. First of all, it is an industry that has been a driving force in the manufacturing industry. That is one of the reasons that I thought it was the best environment for career advancement. Also, since automobiles are familiar products that I myself use, I was also attracted to the fact that if I could contribute to the development of such systems, I would be able to enjoy comfortable transportation for myself and my family.

At the time, I had no knowledge at all of automotive system development, but I was able to take a step forward without worrying because several months of training were prepared even for mid-career hires and the OJT system was well established. Of course, the desire to learn is necessary, but I feel that a good thing about Bosch is that it provides an environment in which even those with little experience can take on challenges, which in a good sense is not typical of a foreign-affiliated company.

Chapter 02

Acquiring new proposal and negotiation skills at Bosch while making use of experience in a different industry

Currently, I am a project security manager in a department that develops automated driving, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), parking systems, etc. Specifically, I am involved in supporting the implementation of in-vehicle security, designing security requirements, managing implementation, and monitoring vulnerabilities.

Although I came from a different industry, I was able to make use of my knowledge and experience from my previous job because the structures of the PC and automotive industries are similar. The biggest gain from my new experience is communication skills. By changing jobs from a manufacturer to a supplier, it became necessary to have closer communication and a deeper understanding of technology in order to solve challenges as a partner of our customers.

A characteristic of Bosch is that it is close to its customers, the vehicle manufacturers, and as a partner, we communicate closely with each other as we move forward with our projects. If we do not fully understand the customer's requirements, we cannot create the correct system. I take pride in the fact that I have been able to dramatically improve my technical skills, as well as my listening skills, proposal skills, and negotiation skills at Bosch.

Chapter 03

Careers in embedded engineering are expanding because it is a developing field

Today's automobiles are equipped with so many ECUs that cars are sometimes called "moving computers". I feel that it is very rewarding to be able to contribute to security, which is an important theme in automobiles, and it is also a challenging job from the perspective of future career advancement.

In my previous job, I sometimes felt sad that the functions that I had painstakingly implemented were not utilized by users. However, at Bosch, I can develop while listening to feedback from automobile manufacturers, who are the users, so I feel that I am able to make what is really needed. The systems I work with are actually implemented by many automakers, and since I am involved in the systems of the car I own, I take pride in it to my family and friends.

On the other hand, in-vehicle security is an area that will become increasingly important in the future. In the future, I would like to further improve my expertise and aim to become an expert. While making the most of my expertise, I want to be an innovation partner who not only implements the functions that customers want, but who also thinks together with the customer and solves the challenges they are facing.