AI Research Scientist – Foundation Models Full Time

The Bosch Research and Technology Center North America with offices in Sunnyvale, California, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Cambridge, Massachusetts is a part of the global Bosch Group (www.bosch.com), a company with over 70 billion euro revenue, 400,000 employees worldwide, a very diverse product portfolio, and a history spanning over 125 years. The Research and Technology Center North America (RTC-NA) is dedicated to providing technologies and system solutions for various Bosch business fields, primarily in the field of artificial intelligence (for example, human-assisted AI, natural language processing, robotics, 3D perception, and AI platform), energy technologies, internet technologies, circuit design, semiconductors and wireless, as well as advanced MEMS design.

As a part of the global research, our AI research in Silicon Valley focuses on Foundation Models, Big Data Visual Analytics, Explainable AI (XAI), Natural Language Processing, 3D Perception & Mixed Reality, Cloud Robotics, Data Science, AI Platform, Time-series Analysis. We develop scalable, intelligent, and trustworthy AIoT solutions to enable inspiring UX for Bosch products and services in application areas such as automated driving, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, smart manufacturing, enterprise AI, health care, smart home and building solutions.

Originating from the AI research in Silicon Valley, our Foundation Model Powered AI Enablers group plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of industrial AI experiences for Bosch products and services. By fusing cutting-edge machine learning, data analysis, and interactive visualization technologies, we research and develop scalable and transparent AI & big data analytic solutions (e.g., audio, images, sensor logs) for a range of domains, including Industry 4.0 (I4.0), IoT, autonomous driving, and connected vehicles. Our award-winning team (IEEE VIS best paper & best paper runner-ups) actively collaborates with leading academic and industry groups to advance research ideas and disseminate findings in top AI conferences and journals, such as IEEE VIS, TVCG, CVPR, NeurIPS, AAAI, ICML, SIGKDD, ICASSP, Interspeech, and IEEE Signal Processing Magazine.

Job Description

• Conduct advanced research and engineering in AI and machine learning, with a particular focus on Data-centric AI and Human-assisted AI. This includes specialized areas like Foundation Model AI tooling, spatiotemporal machine learning, time series learning, and general representation learning. Applications span Bosch’s AIoT (AI+IoT) business domains such as autonomous driving, connected vehicles, Industry 4.0, IoT, and car multimedia.
• Implement research results to solve real-world challenges, ensuring high-quality system integration within Bosch’s existing platforms.
• Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and market trends by attending academic conferences, technical events, and seminars.
• Document and disseminate research findings through high-caliber publications and/or patent submissions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of research experience, or an equivalent graduate research background, primarily in AI technologies including Data-centric AI and Human-assisted AI.
• 3+ years experience / proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in machine learning (e.g., Python, C++).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Publications in premier machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision journals and conferences.
• Knowledge in machine learning and deep learning, notably in Foundation Model AI tooling, spatiotemporal machine learning, deep graph learning, general representation learning, model distillation, and related areas.
• Familiarity with major machine learning platforms like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Understanding of backend web development technologies, such as Flask or Django.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork capabilities.

Additional Information

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)

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

For more information on our culture and benefits, please visit:

Culture and Benefits / Bosch in the USA

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 – $165,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave. Pay ranges included in the postings, when included, generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, or additional benefits.