Senior Principal Engineer- Autonomous Driving (ADAS) Data Loop & Flywheel

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bosch is expanding its ADAS and autonomous driving platforms and seeks a Senior Principal Engineer to define, build, and scale the vehicle platform hardware and the end-to-end data loop engine powering L2+ stacks.

You will lead the AI data flywheel, ML pipelines, and edge-to-cloud integration, driving safe, production-grade systems for multiple vehicle tiers. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, AI, or a closely related field focused on autonomous systems.
• 10+ years of software development and system architecture experience in ADAS or Autonomous Driving applications.
• Proven industry track record of taking AI-based L2+ or L3/L4 autonomous driving systems into mass production.
• Deep knowledge of End-to-End AI architecture, model training algorithms, and data flywheel concepts (including active learning, fleet edge-triggers, and automated data curation).
• Deep technical mastery of modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and foundational AI paradigms (Transformers, Occupancy Networks, Reinforcement/Imitation Learning).
• Expertise in model compression, quantization, and deployment of complex neural networks onto embedded automotive target platforms (SOCs).
• Hands-on experience architecting cloud-native distributed training infrastructures, high-throughput data processing pipelines, and MLOps/CI/CD platforms for petabyte-scale fleet datasets (e.g., Ray, Kubernetes, Triton, Spark).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical roadmap and strategy for the E2E Autonomous Driving Data Engine, including fleet data loop automation, active learning pipelines, auto-labeling, simulation, and MLOps tooling.
• Oversee the end-to-end architecture, development, and testing of the AI data flywheel and its seamless interaction with edge fleet triggers, cloud data lakes, model repositories, and automotive target hardware.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional leads to define, drive, and scale the integrated AI machinery ecosystem.
• Establish a rapid-evaluation development framework that accelerates benchmarking, active learning selection, and continuous integration of emerging multimodal E2E AI solutions.
• Guide the transition of raw fleet data and research prototypes into scalable, production-grade training and auto-labeling pipelines, ensuring runtime performance on automotive-grade hardware.
• Leverage experience launching AI-based L2+ systems to implement automated validation workflows, scenario-based testing (SIL/HIL), and continuous feedback loops aligned with ISO standards.
• Mentor and lead a high-caliber team of AI scientists and software engineers, establishing technical excellence in automated data engines and large-scale AI machinery.

Skills

Python

C++

Deep Learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

MLOps

Edge/Cloud AI

Kubernetes

Data pipelines

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in CS/Robotics/EE/AI

Tools

Ray

Kubernetes

Triton

Spark

Job description

Senior Principal Engineer - Autonomous Driving (ADAS) Data Loop & Flywheel

• Full-time

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 #LikeABosch

• Reinvent yourself:At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions:At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Celebrate success:At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Shape tomorrow:At Bosch, you change lives.

“Invented for Life” drives us at Bosch and our vision of future mobility. Autonomous vehicles will change the way we move, and at Bosch, we are working on making this future a reality. We are growing our team to build next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving platforms, and we are looking for senior electrical and system integration engineers to define, build, and scale our vehicle platform hardware.

As the Senior Principal Engineer – ADAS & AV Data Loop & AI Flywheel, you will spearhead the architectural strategy, design, and execution of the end-to-end continuous data engine powering Bosch XC’s L2+ ADAS and autonomous driving stacks (e.g., driving, parking, interior sensing) across entry, mid, and high-tier vehicle platforms.

You will serve as the chief technical authority driving the software, data loop, and MLOps machinery that automatically ingests raw fleet logs, curates high-value edge cases, auto-labels datasets, retrains deep learning models, and validates releases for embedded automotive platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical roadmap and strategy for the E2E Autonomous Driving Data Engine, including fleet data loop automation, active learning pipelines, auto-labeling, simulation, and MLOps tooling.
• Oversee the end-to-end architecture, development, and testing of the AI data flywheel and its seamless interaction with edge fleet triggers, cloud data lakes, model repositories, and automotive target hardware.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional leads (data engineering, cloud infrastructure, embedded runtime SOC teams) to define, drive, and scale the integrated AI machinery ecosystem.
• Establish a rapid-evaluation development framework that accelerates the benchmarking, active learning selection, and continuous integration of emerging multimodal E2E AI solutions (e.g., Transformers, Occupancy Networks, Vision-Language models).
• Guide the transition of raw fleet log data and research prototypes into scalable, production-grade training and auto-labeling pipelines, ensuring runtime performance optimization on automotive-grade hardware.
• Leverage prior industry experience launching AI-based L2+ systems to implement automated validation workflows, scenario-based testing (SIL/HIL), and continuous feedback loops aligned with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448 / SOTIF).
• Mentor and lead a high-caliber team of AI scientists and software engineers, establishing technical excellence in automated data engines and large-scale AI machinery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, AI, or a closely related field focused on autonomous systems.
• 10+ years of software development and system architecture experience in ADAS or Autonomous Driving applications.
• Proven industry track record of taking AI-based L2+ or L3/L4 autonomous driving systems into mass production.
• Deep knowledge of End-to-End AI architecture, model training algorithms, and data flywheel concepts (including active learning, fleet edge-triggers, and automated data curation).
• Deep technical mastery of modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and foundational AI paradigms (Transformers, Occupancy Networks, Reinforcement/Imitation Learning).
• Expertise in model compression, quantization, and deployment of complex neural networks onto embedded automotive target platforms (SOCs).
• Hands‑on experience architecting cloud-native distributed training infrastructures, high-throughput data processing pipelines, and MLOps/CI/CD platforms for petabyte‑scale fleet datasets (e.g., Ray, Kubernetes, Triton, Spark).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience developing offline high-precision auto-labeling frameworks (utilizing multimodal foundation models, 3D perception fusion, or generative AI engines).
• Experience integrating closed-loop simulation engines (SIL/HIL) and synthetic scenario generation into AI retraining pipelines.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python and C++.
• Deep understanding of functional safety and safety-of-the-intended-functionality standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448 / SOTIF) applied to deep learning systems.
• Exceptional technical leadership, mentoring skills, and cross‑functional communication abilities.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $240,000 - $320,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. This range does not include annual bonus percentage nor any other monetary considerations for the total compensation package. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave. Pay ranges included in the postings, when included, generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, or additional benefits.

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. 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.

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