AI Research Scientist - GenAI

Bosch Group • Pittsburgh, PA

11h

About The Position

As part of Bosch's global research efforts, the AI research team in Pittsburgh focuses on Multimodal Foundation Models, AI-based Sensing, Driving assistance, agentic AI, and efficient GenAI. The team is dedicated to developing scalable, intelligent, and trustworthy AI solutions for various Bosch products and services, including advanced manufacturing, smart home and building solutions, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robust AI systems, and AI-based simulators. This role, originating from Bosch AI research in Pittsburgh, involves pushing the boundaries of multimodal foundation models and GenAI through key innovations to solve complex industry problems and shape the future of Bosch products and services for both internal and external users. The scientist will collaborate with internal partners across different Bosch business units to integrate solutions into future products and actively engage with leading academic and industry groups, publishing research findings in renowned conferences and journals such as ICML, ICLR, ICRA, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, and NeurIPS.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related discipline or master’s degree with 3+ years industry experience (multimodal foundation model related) after graduation.
• 4+ years of research experience or equivalent graduate research experience on multimodal foundation models, agentic AI, robust and efficient GenAI
• In-depth experiences in foundation models, with work in at least two of the following areas: time-series data analysis, LLMs, VLMs/MMLMs, inference efficiency, deployment of large models, robustness
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in systems research (e.g., Python, C++) and hands on experience with AI libraries.
• Publication record in top venues including ICML, ICLR, ICRA, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in math, statistics, computational modeling
• 3+ years experiences in industrial research
• Hands-on experience in product development in the above-mentioned areas for consumer/enterprise markets.
• Experience in leading R&D project & team dealing with international customers.
• Leadership skills with excellent English communication & teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on multimodal foundation models, agentic AI, robustness and efficient GenAI to address academic and industrial challenges.
• Work with an international team of experts to transfer and apply Bosch in-house AI innovations and 3rd-party solutions to Bosch AI products and services, building systems that can advance manufacturing, energy solutions, AI-based sensing, driving assistance, etc.
• Stay abreast of the latest technological innovations and market trends by attending academic conferences, technical events, and seminars.
• Offer expert insights to the management team in relevant technology sectors, aiding in strategic planning, R&D trajectory, and investment decisions.
• Document and disseminate research findings through high-caliber publications and/or patent submissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree