Research Scientist, AI

Bosch ASEAN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Singapore is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to drive AI innovation in sustainability, focusing on AI-enabled HVAC features and user-centric improvements. You will collaborate across research and business units, coordinating with partners to develop cutting-edge technologies and advance Bosch's long-term product portfolio.

The role emphasizes leadership in end-to-end AI development, from data collection and modeling to prototype creation and deployment in real-world environments, with

Qualifications

• PhD with a thesis addressing AI methods and research.
• Strong background applying AI to time-series data, signal processing, and control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI innovation in sustainability and HVAC domains with AI-enabled features.
• Lead end-to-end AI solution development from data to deployment.
• Collaborate with business units and external partners to explore innovations.
• Design experiments and prototypes to validate ideas and demonstrate improvements.
• Identify academic and research collaborators for partnerships.
• Coordinate with portfolio owners and stakeholders within Bosch Innovation Framework.

Skills

Time-series AI

Signal processing

System identification

Time-series forecasting

Deep learning

Transformers

Anomaly detection

LLMs

Research leadership

Publications

Education

PhD in Computer Science / Mathematics / Physics

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Scientist to join Bosch's Research and Development team in Singapore. As a part of our global research unit, our Singapore team's focus is on the domain of sustainability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to explore the usage of AI and advanced solutions in the field of HVAC engineering and control. As a Senior Research Scientist, you will collaborate with the research team, business units and external partners to develop cutting-edge technologies and commercialize innovative solutions, contributing to Bosch's long-term product portfolio.

Your tasks

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Scientist to join Bosch's Research and Development team in Singapore. As a part of our global research unit, our Singapore team's focus is on the domain of sustainability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to explore the usage of AI and advanced solutions in the field of HVAC engineering and control. As a Senior Research Scientist, you will collaborate with the research team, business units and external partners to develop cutting-edge technologies and commercialize innovative solutions, contributing to Bosch's long-term product portfolio.

What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Drive AI innovation in the area of Urban Solutions and Sustainability, particularly in the Sustainable HVACs domain, focusing on AI-enabled features for enhanced user comfort, wellbeing, and indoor air quality.
• Co-create with business units in relation to sustainability initiatives, contribute to the long-term product portfolio of Bosch, perform customer interviews, formulate problem statements, and generate innovation pitching and research proposals.
• Lead the end-to-end development of AI solutions, from data acquisition to modeling, feature extraction, and the creation of new user‑centric functions.
• Design and execute experiments to validate the ideas, developing prototypes that demonstrate tangible improvements.
• Build cooperation, assess, and identify “Best-In-Class” within local institutions and universities for potential research and innovation collaboration.
• Regular alignment with Strategic Research Portfolio Owner, quarterly project review updates, stakeholder management, and idea pitching via the Bosch Innovation Framework.

Your profile

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with a thesis and projects addressing AI methods research.
• Deep expertise in researching and applying AI and machine learning to time-series data, including direct experience with signal processing, system identification, control systems, and developing models (e.g., deep learning, transformers, or time-series forecasting) for applications like anomaly detection, user behavior modeling, or environmental prediction.
• Solid publication record in AI top‑tier conferences or journals.
• Proficiency in leveraging Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate research cycles, from literature review and code generation to data analysis and documentation.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience leading the end-to-end development of AI solutions, from initial concept and rapid prototyping to deployment and validation in real-world environments.
• Awareness of the latest developments in AI industrial solutions.
• Passion for innovation, an entrepreneurial spirit, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team, with a good working attitude and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.