Robotics AI Research Scientist - Embodied AI & Autonomy

Bosch USA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Financial planning resources

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Bosch USA in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Research Scientist- Robotics AI to advance Embodied AI for ADAS, robotics, and automation. You will conduct cutting edge research in computer vision, autonomous planning, and multimodal models, collaborating with global teams to transfer results into real products.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in CS/Robotics or a Master’s with >=2 years post‑grad, 3+ years R&D in AI, proficiency in Python, C, Rust, and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch); RL

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics or a related discipline or Master’s degree with >= 2 years industry experience after graduation.
• A minimum of 3 years of R&D experience, or an equivalent graduate research background, primarily in AI technologies including Computer Vision and Robotic or Automotive Motion and Behavioral Planning.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in machine learning (e.g., Python, C, Rust).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork capabilities.
• Knowledge of major machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Hands-on experience in reinforcement learning for behavior or motion planning or other applicable contexts and familiarity with common RL techniques (e.g. PPO, DQN, DDPG).
• A strong portfolio of publications in premier machine learning, deep learning, robotics and computer vision journals and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and engineering in core AI and machine learning fields to enable Embodied AI for related business domains of ADAS/AD, industrial automation, robotics etc.
• Push the boundaries in AI based Robotics, incorporating advancements in large vision-language-(action) models to aid reasoning capabilities and explainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global research and engineering teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and system integration.
• Implement research results to solve real-world challenges, ensuring high-quality system integration within Bosch’s existing platforms.
• Stay at the forefront of innovation by actively engaging with academic and industry communities through conferences, workshops, and technical events.
• Document and disseminate research findings through high-caliber publications and/or patent submissions.

Skills

Python

C

Rust

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Reinforcement Learning

Computer Vision

Robotics

Multimodal Models

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or related discipline

Master’s with >=2 years post-grad industry experience

Tools

PPO

DQN

DDPG

Job description

Bosch USA in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Research Scientist- Robotics AI to advance Embodied AI for ADAS, robotics, and automation. You will conduct cutting edge research in computer vision, autonomous planning, and multimodal models, collaborating with global teams to transfer results into real products.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in CS/Robotics or a Master’s with >=2 years post‑grad, 3+ years R&D in AI, proficiency in Python, C, Rust, and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch); RL