Research Scientist- Vision-Language-Action Models for Autonomous Systems

Company: Robert Bosch Group
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action Models for Autonomous Systems

• Full-timeThe Bosch Research and Technology Center North America, with offices in Sunnyvale, California, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, is part of the global Bosch Group (), a company with over 70 billion euro revenue, 400,000 employees worldwide, a diverse product portfolio, and a history spanning over 125 years. The RTC-NA focuses on providing technologies and system solutions across various fields including AI, energy, internet technologies, circuit design, semiconductors, wireless, and advanced MEMS design.Our AI research in Silicon Valley emphasizes 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, trustworthy AIoT solutions for applications like automated driving, ADAS, robotics, manufacturing, healthcare, and smart home/building solutions.The Intelligent Autonomous Systems group, originating from Silicon Valley AI research, aims to enable future autonomous Bosch products by advancing robotics, automated driving, and automation technologies. Our work includes system architecture, AI components such as localization, motion planning, decision-making, and building frameworks for real-world deployment, collaborating with internal teams and academia to publish in top conferences like CVPR, ICRA, IROS, RSS, NeurIPS, and CoRL.At Bosch, we aim to shape the future with innovative technologies that improve lives. Our activities span connected living, mobility, and industry, driven by our global teams' creativity. Join us to grow, discover, celebrate, and make an impact.We invite you to contribute your ideas to develop beneficial technologies in mobility, consumer goods, industrial tech, or energy and building tech, improving global quality of life. Welcome to Bosch.Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and engineering in AI and machine learning to enable Embodied AI (including vision, autonomous planning, open-world learning) for domains like autonomous driving, industrial automation, and robotics.
  • Advance perception and planning for automated driving, integrating vision-language-action models to enhance reasoning and explainability.
  • Collaborate globally to transfer research into Bosch's operational units.
  • Implement research results to solve practical challenges and ensure high-quality system integration.
  • Stay current with technological trends through conferences, seminars, and events.
  • Publish research findings and file patents as appropriate.Basic Qualifications
    • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, or Master's with ---1/3 years industry experience.
    • At least 3 years of R&D experience in AI, Computer Vision, and robotics or automotive motion planning.
    • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or Rust.
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
    • Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
    • Hands-on experience with multimodal transformer-based models.
    • Knowledge of vision-language-action models like MoE, GPR, LoRA, etc.Preferred Qualifications
      • Experience in product development and deployment of autonomous systems.
      • Expertise in computer vision, deep learning, and related areas like multimodal transformers, NeRF, object detection, 3D understanding, sensor calibration, etc.
      • Strong publication record in top journals and conferences.Compensation and BenefitsThe U.S. salary range is $160,000 - $200,000, dependent on experience and other factors. Benefits include health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, 401(k), wellness programs, insurance, paid time off, and parental leave. Additional bonuses or benefits may apply.*Employment is contingent upon passing drug testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable laws.
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