Head of Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Bosch Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 290,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

HSA

401(k) with employer match

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Bosch Group is seeking a Chief Expert Robotics in the United States to lead the architecture and deployment of advanced autonomous systems. You will translate complex algorithms into production-ready hardware and software, guiding projects from lab to real-world environments in manufacturing, logistics, and field applications.

The role requires 8+ years in robotics, deep ROS/ROS 2 and C++ expertise, and leadership of interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in robotics and autonomous systems, with demonstrated success in building or deploying advanced physical AI/robotic systems in production environments.
• Proven background in robotics organizations, including startups, scale-ups, or innovation-focused teams.
• Deep technical expertise in core robotics technology stacks (ROS/ROS 2, modern C++, Python, Linux/RTOS).
• Hands-on experience with GPU-accelerated simulation tools (NVIDIA Isaac Sim/Lab, MuJoCo) and teleoperation/data collection pipelines.
• Practical experience with modern robotic learning methodologies (Imitation Learning, Diffusion Policy, ACT, Reinforcement Learning, or Foundation Models including VLMs/VLAs).
• Demonstrated knowledge of perception and state estimation techniques (sensor fusion, SLAM, 3D vision, LiDAR/camera calibration).
• Expertise in manipulation and grasping systems (end-effectors, tactile sensing, teleoperation).
• Professional experience with Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, safety protocols, and design for reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges across full-stack systems, from electrical and CAN bus issues on physical robots to software race conditions and edge cases.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to executive leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Track record of implementing iterative prototyping methodologies that enable rapid development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Drive End-to-End Robotics Deployment: lead the technical implementation and architecture of advanced robotic systems from concept to production.
• Take physical robots from laboratory to real-world environments across manufacturing, logistics, or field applications.
• Define and drive the long-term robotics research roadmap by identifying emerging technologies in perception, manipulation, motion planning, and AI/ML.
• Make key decisions on system architecture, hardware-software co-design, and make-or-buy strategies.
• Foster Agile & Pragmatic Engineering Culture with fast-paced prototyping, fail-fast iterations, and continuous testing on hardware.
• Mentor and coach researchers across mechanical, electrical, software, and AI disciplines.
• Collaborate with business units, product managers, and external partners to ensure ROI and real customer impact.
• Scout and collaborate with leading robotics startups, venture partners, and academic institutions to integrate state-of-the-art technologies.

Skills

ROS/ROS 2

C++

Python

Linux/RTOS

GPU-accelerated simulation

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

MuJoCo

Imitation learning

Reinforcement learning

Foundation Models

Perception

SLAM

Manipulation

HIL testing

System architecture

Technical leadership

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

MuJoCo

CAN bus debugging

Job description

Bosch Group is seeking a Chief Expert Robotics in the United States to lead the architecture and deployment of advanced autonomous systems. You will translate complex algorithms into production-ready hardware and software, guiding projects from lab to real-world environments in manufacturing, logistics, and field applications.

The role requires 8+ years in robotics, deep ROS/ROS 2 and C++ expertise, and leadership of interdisciplinary teams.