Jochen Haerdtlein

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Head of Software Engineering - Automotive Embedded Software, Connected Services & AI at Bosch

Stuttgart Region, Germany

Overview

Jochen Haerdtlein is the Head of Software Engineering at Bosch, leading teams in automotive embedded software, connected services, and AI. Holding a PhD and an MBA, he specializes in leveraging AI and cloud solutions for next-generation electric vehicles, including pioneering "battery in the cloud" technologies for lifecycle extension.

Outside of his corporate role, Jochen is deeply involved in soccer as an Association Referee Instructor for the Württemberg Football Association. He is passionate about referee development, digitization within the sport, and spearheading violence prevention initiatives that have been piloted by FIFA.

He co-developed a violence prevention project for soccer referees that was piloted by FIFA just one year after its inception.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Automotive Software
His entire career at Bosch has focused on automotive software, from embedded systems and fuel cells to modern EV battery management and connected services.
AI & Cloud Solutions
A key focus of his current role is applying AI-driven analytics and cloud integration to enhance electric vehicle battery performance, safety, and longevity.
Software Architecture
He has held roles as Chief Software Architect and frequently posts about this topic, indicating a foundational professional interest in system design and integration.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2025
Head of Software Engineering - Automotive Embedded Software, Connected Services & AI at Bosch
1-2025 - 6-2025
Head of SW Development Fuel Cell, Charging, HV Battery, Cloud Services and AI; Chief SW Architect at Bosch
1-2021 - 2-2025
Chief Software Architect at Bosch
1-2018 - 2-2025
Senior Project Manager at Robert Bosch GmbH
5-2015 - 12-2017
Group Manager SW Architecture, SW Resource Management, SW Sharing at Robert Bosch GmbH

Education

2011 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from ESMT Berlin
2002 - 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

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Insights For Selling To Jochen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jochen is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jochen

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jochen move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Jochen take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jochen

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