AI Research Scientist - GenAI

Bosch USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BOSCH USA in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced AI researcher to advance multimodal foundation models, GenAI, and robust AI for Bosch products and services. You will collaborate with an international team to transfer research into scalable solutions for manufacturing, smart buildings, and mobility applications.

The role emphasizes publishing high-quality results and contributing to patentable ideas, with opportunities to present at leading conferences and to influence R&D strategy within Bosch

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or Engineering or related field, or master's with 3+ years industry experience.
• 4+ years research experience in multimodal foundation models.
• Experience with foundation models in time-series data analysis, LLMs, or VLMs.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ and hands-on with AI libraries.
• Publication record in top venues such as ICML/ICLR/NeurIPS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on multimodal foundation models, agentic AI, robustness and efficient GenAI.
• Collaborate with an international team to transfer Bosch-internal AI innovations to products.
• Stay current with conferences, technical events, and seminars.
• Offer expert insights to management on R&D trajectory and investments.
• Document findings through publications and patent submissions.

Skills

Python

C++

LLMs

Multimodal models

GenAI

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's + 3+ years industry experience

Tools

AI libraries

Python

C++

Job description

We Are Bosch.At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Company Description

We Are Bosch.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other.

Work

• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
• Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

Job Description

As a part of the global research, our AI research in Pittsburgh focuses on Multimodal Foundation Models, AI-based Sensing, Driving assistance, agentic AI, and efficient GenAI. We develop scalable, intelligent, and trustworthy AI solutions for Bosch products and services in application areas such as advanced manufacturing, smart home and building solutions, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robust AI systems, and AI-based simulators.

Originating from Bosch AI research in Pittsburgh, we are responsible for pushing the boundaries of multimodal foundation models and GenAI through key innovations to solve complex industry problems, and shape the future of Bosch products and services for both internal and external users. We work with internal partners of different Bosch business units to transfer our solutions into future products. We also actively collaborate with leading groups in academia and industry to promote research ideas and publish research findings in internationally renowned conferences and journals such as ICML, ICLR, ICRA, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, etc.)

• Conduct research on multimodal foundation models, agentic AI, robustness and efficient GenAI to address academic and industrial challenges.
• Work with an international team of experts to transfer and apply Bosch in-house AI innovations and 3rd-party solutions to Bosch AI products and services, building systems that can advance manufacturing, energy solutions, AI-based sensing, driving assistance, etc.
• Stay abreast of the latest technological innovations and market trends by attending academic conferences, technical events, and seminars.
• Offer expert insights to the management team in relevant technology sectors, aiding in strategic planning, R&D trajectory, and investment decisions.

Document and disseminate research findings through high-caliber publications and/or patent submissions.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related discipline or master’s degree with 3+ years industry experience (multimodal foundation model related) after graduation.
• 4+ years of research experience or equivalent graduate research experience on multimodal foundation models, agentic AI, robust and efficient GenAI
• In-depth experiences in foundation models, with work in at least two of the following areas: time-series data analysis, LLMs, VLMs/MMLMs, inference efficiency, deployment of large models, robustness
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in systems research (e.g., Python, C++) and hands on experience with AI libraries.
• Publication record in top venues including ICML, ICLR, ICRA, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in math, statistics, computational modeling
• 3+ years experiences in industrial research
• Hands-on experience in product development in the above-mentioned areas for consumer/enterprise markets.
• Experience in leading R&D project & team dealing with international customers.
• Leadership skills with excellent English communication & teamwork skills.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

For more information on our culture and benefits, please visit: Culture and Benefits | Bosch in the USA