AI Research Scientist – Large Language Models (LLM) & Agentic AI

Bosch Group•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bosch Research and Technology Center North America (RTC-NA) in Silicon Valley focuses on Foundation Models, Big Data Visual Analytics, Explainable AI (XAI), Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision & Mixed Reality, Cloud Robotics, Data Science, AI System Engineering, and Time-series Analysis. We develop scalable, intelligent, and trustworthy AIoT solutions for Bosch products and services in various application areas. Originating from Bosch AI research, we are responsible for pushing the boundaries of GenAI and foundation models through key innovations to solve complex industry problems and shape the future user experience of Bosch products. We collaborate with internal partners to transfer solutions into future products and actively engage with leading academic and industry groups to publish research findings.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related discipline or master’s degree with 3+ years of industry experience (LLM and NLP related) after graduation.
2+ years of research experience or equivalent graduate research experience on LLMs and related areas, such as model post-training (fine-tuning, reinforcement learning), prompting, agentic RAG, and AI agent optimization.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in systems research (e.g., Python, C++) and hands-on experience with AI / NLP libraries.
Publication records in top venues including ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, AAAI, ICML, ICLR.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork capabilities.

Nice To Haves

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 projects & team dealing with international customers.
Leadership skills with excellent English communication & teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on LLM and Agentic AI to address academic and industrial challenges.
Work with an international team of experts to develop Bosch in-house LLM and Agentic AI innovations and solutions for various Bosch AI products and services.
Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements 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.