Chief Robotics Architect for Autonomous Systems

Bosch USA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 330,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Long term disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Bosch USA in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Chief Expert in Robotics to lead end-to-end deployment of autonomous systems, translating complex algorithms into production-ready hardware and software. You will steer system architecture, perception, motion, and manipulation, with a focus on safe, scalable robotics solutions.

You will mentor researchers, define a long-term robotics roadmap, and collaborate with business units, customers, and startups to deliver high ROI and influence future Bosch robotics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in a robotics-related field with 8+ years in robotics/autonomous systems.
• Deep technical expertise in ROS/ROS 2, C++, Python, and Linux/RTOS.
• Hands-on with GPU-based simulation tools and teleoperation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end robotics deployment from concept to production-ready hardware/software.
• Translate complex algorithms into robust robotics systems for real-world use.
• Define long-term robotics research roadmap and guide architecture decisions.
• Foster fast-paced prototyping culture and mentor researchers across disciplines.
• Collaborate with business units, product managers, and external partners.

Skills

ROS/ROS 2

C++

Python

Linux/RTOS

Perception

SLAM

LiDAR

State estimation

Manipulation

HIL testing

Safety engineering

Machine learning

Foundation Models

Education

Master's or PhD in Robotics

Tools

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

MuJoCo

Job description

Bosch USA in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Chief Expert in Robotics to lead end-to-end deployment of autonomous systems, translating complex algorithms into production-ready hardware and software. You will steer system architecture, perception, motion, and manipulation, with a focus on safe, scalable robotics solutions.

You will mentor researchers, define a long-term robotics roadmap, and collaborate with business units, customers, and startups to deliver high ROI and influence future Bosch robotics