Technical Manager - AI Software and Transformation

Bosch; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch in North America seeks a Technical Manager – AI Software and Processes to lead the regional strategy for applying AI across engineering, product development, and business processes.

This role blends technical leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate the transition to AI-enabled development and automotive AI products, including cockpit and ADAS solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in CS, EE, AI, ML, or related field.
• Experience deploying AI into embedded automotive systems.
• Experience in planning, developing, validating, debugging, tracing, and analyzing performance for embedded AI products.
• Ability to lead the transition from classical software development methods to AI-assisted development approaches.
• Experience with traditional automotive product development through the V-model lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define regional AI strategy across roles and development processes.
• Lead and coach teams through the transition into AI-enabled roles.
• Advise on AI-related investments, organizational development, and restructuring opportunities.
• Collaborate with other U.S. locations and global teams on AI capabilities.
• Create concepts and implementations for deploying AI into Bosch performance computers.
• Drive alignment between software, embedded, AI, validation, and product management stakeholders.
• Promote scalable processes, tools, and best practices for AI-enabled software development and testing.

Skills

AI leadership

Embedded systems

Software architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

V-model experience

Education

Master’s degree in CS or EE

PhD in AI/ML or related field

Tools

AI deployment platforms

MLOps

CI/CD

Job description

Company Description

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For our Compute Performance business unit in North America, we are looking for a Technical Manager – AI Software and Processes to lead the regional strategy for applying artificial intelligence across engineering, product development, and business processes.

This role will combine technical leadership, strategic thinking, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate the transition from classical software development toward AI-assisted development and AI-enabled automotive products.

Job Description

• Define and implement the regional strategy for the use of AI across roles, functions, and development processes in alignment with local and global leadership.
• Lead and coach associates through the transition into AI-assisted roles, enabling teams to adopt new tools, methods, and ways of working.
• Advise the regional business unit on AI-related investments, organizational development, capability building, and restructuring opportunities.
• Collaborate with other U.S. locations and global teams on the development and integration of AI capabilities into Compute Performance products.
• Create concepts, architectures, and implementation approaches for deploying AI into Bosch performance computers, including AI-powered cockpit and ADAS solutions.
• Support acquisition activities by providing technical expertise, product development input, and customer-facing guidance on AI software and embedded AI topics.
• Drive alignment between software engineering, embedded systems, AI development, validation, and product management stakeholders.
• Promote scalable processes, tools, and best practices for AI-assisted software development, testing, debugging, tracing, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated deploying AI solutions into embedded systems, preferably in automotive or safety-relevant product environments.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, validating, debugging, tracing, and analyzing performance for embedded AI products.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the transition from classical software development methods to AI-assisted development approaches.
• Experience with traditional automotive product development through the complete V-model, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, validation, and release.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly across all abstraction levels, from engineering teams to senior leadership.
• Analytical and strategic mindset combined with entrepreneurial drive and a strong sense of ownership.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating and working effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years of professional experience in automotive software, embedded systems, or a closely related technical field.
• 1+ year of artificial intelligence or machine learning technical integration and steering for global product development.
• 3+ years of experience contributing to or leading large-scale global engineering projects across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI/ML model deployment on automotive-grade compute platforms, including CPU, GPU, NPU, or heterogeneous SoC environments.
• Knowledge of AI software development workflows, MLOps, DevOps, CI/CD, toolchain automation, and data-driven development processes.
• Familiarity with cockpit, ADAS, vehicle computing, or other embedded mobility applications.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and motivate teams through technical credibility, clarity, and vision.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

• 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.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!

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