Research Scientist, Robotics AI

Bosch

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On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
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$165,000–$185,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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About Bosch

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.

Bosch currently has 34 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Research Scientist, Robotics AI

The Research Scientist- Robotics AI joins the Intelligent Autonomous Systems group to advance research in the ADAS and autonomous driving industries. This role involves conducting research and engineering in core AI and machine learning fields to enable Embodied AI, specifically focusing on computer vision, autonomous planning, and open-world learning. You will build and implement systems incorporating large vision-language-action models to improve reasoning and explainability. Key responsibilities include collaborating with global teams for technology transfer, implementing research results into existing platforms, and publishing findings in premier journals. Required skills include proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust, and experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in reinforcement learning techniques like PPO and DQN, alongside knowledge of multimodal transformers, diffusion models, and 3D scene understanding.

What does a Research Scientist earn?

Median $216250 from 37 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct research and engineering in core AI and machine learning fields to enable Embodied AI for ADAS and robotics.
  • Incorporate advancements in large vision-language-action models to improve reasoning capabilities and explainability.
  • Implement research results to solve real-world challenges and ensure high-quality system integration within existing platforms.
  • Develop methods for motion planning, high-level task planning, and decision-making for autonomous systems.
  • Document and disseminate research findings through high-caliber publications and patent submissions.
  • Engage with academic and industry communities through conferences, workshops, and technical events.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline.
  • Master's degree with at least 2 years of industry experience after graduation.
  • Minimum of 3 years of R&D experience in AI technologies, including Computer Vision and Robotic or Automotive Motion and Behavioral Planning.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in machine learning, such as Python, C++, or Rust.
  • Knowledge of major machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Hands-on experience in reinforcement learning for behavior or motion planning and familiarity with common RL techniques.
  • A strong portfolio of publications in premier machine learning, deep learning, robotics, and computer vision journals and conferences.
  • Experience with real-world product development of autonomous systems (preferred).

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