Head of Autonomous Driving Technology & AI Development

Bosch

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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
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$290,000–$400,000 / yr
Posted
11 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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TL;DR · Head of Autonomous Driving Technology & AI Development

The Head of Autonomous Driving Technology & AI Development leads the technical vision, strategy, and execution for global advanced driver assistance systems. This role involves overseeing a high-performing engineering team to deliver L2+ and L3 ADAS solutions. Key responsibilities include defining the North American technology roadmap, managing the data lifecycle, and building a global, multi-project capable data-driven platform for training, testing, and deploying AI models. The successful candidate will implement modern software development and DevOps practices, including CI/CD and Agile, while managing data acquisition, processing, and storage. Required technical skills include proficiency in C++, Python, and cloud-based infrastructure platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role solves complex automated driving problems by integrating ML-based systems into broader ADAS software architectures for a global multi-customer landscape.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute the North American ADAS technology roadmap and architectural vision.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team through resource allocation and performance management.
  • Build and manage a global data-driven platform for training, testing, and deploying AI models.
  • Oversee the design of the ADAS delivery ecosystem, including data acquisition and model validation.
  • Implement modern software development and DevOps practices like CI/CD and Agile across the development lifecycle.
  • Manage relationships with key automotive customers and partners to shape future product development.
  • Ensure seamless integration of AI models into the broader ADAS software architecture.

What we're looking for

  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading complex software projects from concept to production in the ADAS domain.
  • Experience with ADAS system architecture and development, specifically for L2+ and L3 autonomy.
  • Deep understanding of cloud-based infrastructure and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience with data lifecycle management, including data acquisition, processing, and storage.
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and other relevant programming languages.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams.
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on embedded systems, automotive, or robotics (preferred).

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