Technical Manager – AI Software and Transformation

Robert Bosch Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

premium health coverage

401(k) with generous matching

financial planning resources

ample paid time off

parental leave

life and disability protection

competitive compensation

Job summary

Bosch is seeking a Technical Manager for AI Software and Transformation in North America to lead regional AI strategy across engineering, product development, and business processes. The role combines technical leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to shift from traditional software to AI-enhanced development and automotive products.

The successful candidate will define regional AI use across teams, mentor staff into AI-enabled roles, and advise on investments and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in CS, EE, AI, ML, or related technical field.
• Experience deploying AI solutions into embedded automotive environments.
• Proven ability to lead the transition from classical software development methods to AI-assisted development approaches.
• Experience with the V-model automotive development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication across engineering teams and leadership levels.
• 5+ years in automotive software/embedded systems; 1+ year AI integration; 3+ years leading global projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the regional strategy for the use of AI across roles, functions, and development processes.
• Lead and coach associates through the transition into AI-assisted roles and tools.
• Advise on AI-related investments, organization development, and capability building.
• Collaborate with US locations and global teams on AI capabilities integration.
• Create concepts and architectures for deploying AI into Bosch performance computers.
• Support acquisition activities with technical expertise on AI software and embedded AI.
• Drive alignment between software, embedded systems, AI, validation, and product management.
• Promote scalable processes, tools, and best practices for AI-enabled software development.

Skills

AI leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Embedded AI

V-model expertise

Global collaboration

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Education

Master’s degree in CS/EE/AI

Ph.D. in AI/CS/EE

Job description

Technical Manager – AI Software and Transformation

• 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.
• Balance your life:At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
• Celebrate success:At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Be yourself:At Bosch, we value values.
• Shape tomorrow:At Bosch, you change lives.

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.

• 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.

• 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 inautomotive 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.

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)

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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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.

• premium health coverage
• a 401(k) with generous matching
• resources for financial planning and goal setting
• ample paid time off
• parental leave
• comprehensive life and disability protection
• competitive compensation

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