Chief Expert Robotics (fmdiv.)

At Bosch Research we pioneer cutting-edge AI algorithms for high-impact industrial applications from automated driving to intelligent agentic systems. Our innovations are the foundation for high-performance robust and safe AI solutions across the Bosch Group. Join us as a Chief Expert in Robotics and shape the future of autonomous systems.

• Drive End-to-End Robotics Deployment: As a Chief Expert Robotics you will lead the technical implementation and architecture of advanced robotic systems by translating complex algorithms into reliable production-ready hardware and software solutions.
• You will take physical robots from the concept and laboratory stage directly into real-world operating environments whether in manufacturing logistics or field applications.
• Strategic Technology Leadership: Furthermore you will define and drive the long-term robotics research roadmap by identifying emerging technologies in perception manipulation motion planning and AI/ML.
• As a technical expert you will make key decisions regarding system architecture hardware-software co-design and make-or-buy strategies.
• Foster Agile & Pragmatic Engineering Culture: Within interdisciplinary teams you will foster a fast-paced startup-like prototyping culture focused on rapid iteration fail-fast principles and continuous testing on physical hardware.
• You will mentor and coach researchers across multiple disciplines including mechanical engineering electronics software engineering and artificial intelligence.
• Stakeholder & Ecosystem Collaboration: You will work closely with business units product managers and external partners to ensure that our robotics innovations solve real customer needs and deliver a clear ROI.
• Last but not least you will scout and collaborate with leading robotics startups venture partners and academic institutions to integrate state-of-the-art technologies.

Qualifications :

• Education: completed Masters degree or PhD in Robotics Mechatronics Computer Science Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on industry experience
• Experience and Knowledge:
  • many years of experience in robotics/autonomous systems with a strong focus on building or deploying advanced physical AI/robotic systems
  • proven background in a fast-paced robotics start-up scale-up or innovation incubator; deep expertise in core robotics stacks (e.g. ROS/ROS 2 modern C Python Linux/RTOS)
  • hands-on experience with GPU-accelerated simulation (e.g. NVIDIA Isaac Sim/Lab MuJoCo) and teleoperation/data collection pipelines
  • practical experience with modern robotic learning (Imitation Learning Diffusion Policy ACT Reinforcement Learning or Foundation Models (VLMs/VLAs)
  • solid knowledge of perception and state estimation (sensor fusion SLAM 3D vision LiDAR/camera calibration)
  • expertise in manipulation and grasping (end-effectors tactile sensing teleoperation)
  • familiarity with Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing safety and design for reliability
• Personality and Working Practice: you will be able to diagnose and solve complex problems across the entire stack from electrical and CAN bus issues on physical robots to software race conditions and edge cases; additionally you will communicate complex technical concepts convincingly to executives customers and multidisciplinary teams and drive an agile prototyping mindset that enables rapid iteration
• Languages: fluent written and spoken English

Additional Information :

The position is to be filled at one of the following locations: Renningen Pittsburgh or Sunnyvale.

 
submit all relevant documents (CV certificates and links to GitHub or kaggle account). 

We offer flexible working models: from various part-time options to mobile working and job sharing. Feel free to contact us.

Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore we welcome all applications regardless of gender age disability religion ethnic origin or sexual identity.

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Remote Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time