Technical Manager – AI Software and Transformation

Bosch Group•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

For our Compute Performance business unit in North America, we are looking for a Technical Manager – AI Software and Processes to lead the regional strategy for applying artificial intelligence across engineering, product development, and business processes. This role will combine technical leadership, strategic thinking, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate the transition from classical software development toward AI-assisted development and AI-enabled automotive products.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
Demonstrated deploying AI solutions into embedded systems, preferably in automotive or safety-relevant product environments.
Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, validating, debugging, tracing, and analyzing performance for embedded AI products.
Demonstrated ability to lead the transition from classical software development methods to AI-assisted development approaches.
Experience with traditional automotive product development through the complete V-model, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, validation, and release.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly across all abstraction levels, from engineering teams to senior leadership.
Analytical and strategic mindset combined with entrepreneurial drive and a strong sense of ownership.
Demonstrated experience collaborating and working effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
5+ years of professional experience in automotive software, embedded systems, or a closely related technical field.
1+ year of artificial intelligence or machine learning technical integration and steering for global product development.
3+ years of experience contributing to or leading large-scale global engineering projects across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML model deployment on automotive-grade compute platforms, including CPU, GPU, NPU, or heterogeneous SoC environments.
Knowledge of AI software development workflows, MLOps, DevOps, CI/CD, toolchain automation, and data-driven development processes.
Familiarity with cockpit, ADAS, vehicle computing, or other embedded mobility applications.
Ability to influence without direct authority and motivate teams through technical credibility, clarity, and vision.

Responsibilities

Define and implement the regional strategy for the use of AI across roles, functions, and development processes in alignment with local and global leadership.
Lead and coach associates through the transition into AI-assisted roles, enabling teams to adopt new tools, methods, and ways of working.
Advise the regional business unit on AI-related investments, organizational development, capability building, and restructuring opportunities.
Collaborate with other U.S. locations and global teams on the development and integration of AI capabilities into Compute Performance products.
Create concepts, architectures, and implementation approaches for deploying AI into Bosch performance computers, including AI-powered cockpit and ADAS solutions.
Support acquisition activities by providing technical expertise, product development input, and customer-facing guidance on AI software and embedded AI topics.
Drive alignment between software engineering, embedded systems, AI development, validation, and product management stakeholders.
Promote scalable processes, tools, and best practices for AI-assisted software development, testing, debugging, tracing, and performance optimization.