Chief Expert Robotics

Bosch

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Location
Sunnyvale, CAPittsburgh, PARenningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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$290,000–$320,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Bosch is a global engineering and technology company supplying mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology; Robert Bosch LLC is its North American arm.

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The Chief Expert Robotics joins Bosch Research to lead the technical implementation and architecture of advanced robotic systems. You will translate complex algorithms into production-ready hardware and software solutions, moving physical robots from laboratory concepts into real-world manufacturing, logistics, and field applications. Key responsibilities include defining long-term research roadmaps for perception, manipulation, and motion planning, while fostering a fast-paced prototyping culture. You will utilize a technical stack including ROS/ROS 2, modern C++, Python, Linux/RTOS, and GPU-accelerated simulation tools like NVIDIA Isaac Sim or MuJoCo. Expertise in imitation learning, reinforcement learning, SLAM, and 3D vision is required. This role solves the challenge of deploying robust, safe, and high-performance autonomous systems by integrating state-of-the-art AI with reliable hardware-software co-design.

Skills

ROS ROS 2 C++ Python Linux RTOS NVIDIA Isaac Sim MuJoCo Reinforcement Learning Imitation Learning Diffusion Policy SLAM 3D Vision LiDAR Sensor Fusion Hardware-in-the-loop CAN bus

What you'll do

  • Lead the technical implementation and architecture of advanced robotic systems from concept to production.
  • Deploy physical robots into real-world operating environments for manufacturing, logistics, and field applications.
  • Define the long-term robotics research roadmap for perception, manipulation, motion planning, and AI/ML.
  • Make key technical decisions regarding system architecture, hardware-software co-design, and make-or-buy strategies.
  • Foster a fast-paced prototyping culture focused on rapid iteration and continuous testing on physical hardware.
  • Mentor and coach researchers across mechanical engineering, electronics, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.
  • Collaborate with business units and external partners to ensure robotics innovations solve customer needs and deliver ROI.
  • Scout and collaborate with robotics startups, venture partners, and academic institutions to integrate new technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in robotics and autonomous systems development.
  • Proven success building or deploying advanced physical AI/robotic systems in production environments.
  • Deep technical expertise in ROS/ROS 2, modern C++, Python, and Linux/RTOS.
  • Hands-on experience with GPU-accelerated simulation tools and teleoperation/data collection pipelines.
  • Practical experience with modern robotic learning methodologies like Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning, or Foundation Models.
  • Expertise in perception, state estimation, manipulation, grasping systems, and Hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.

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