AI Research Scientist- World Model

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The Bosch Research and Technology Center North America with offices in Sunnyvale, California, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Cambridge, Massachusetts is a part of the global Bosch Group ( a company with over 70 billion euro revenue, 400,000 employees worldwide, a very diverse product portfolio, and a history spanning over 125 years. The Research and Technology Center North America (RTC-NA) is dedicated to providing technologies and system solutions for various Bosch business fields, primarily in the field of artificial intelligence, energy technologies, internet technologies, circuit design, semiconductors and wireless, as well as advanced MEMS design. 

As a part of the global research, our AI research 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, Time-series Analysis. We develop scalable, intelligent, and trustworthy AIoT solutions for Bosch products and services in application areas such as automated driving, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, smart manufacturing, enterprise AI, health care, smart home and building solutions. 

Originating from the AI research in Silicon Valley, our  Foundation Model Powered AI Enablers group plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of industrial AI experiences for Bosch products and services. By fusing cutting-edge machine learning, data analysis, and interactive visualization technologies, we research and develop scalable and transparent AI & big data analytic solutions (e.g., audio, images, sensor logs) for a range of domains, including Industry 4.0 (I4.0), IoT, autonomous driving, and connected vehicles. Our award-winning team (IEEE VIS best paper & best paper runner-ups) actively collaborates with leading academic and industry groups to advance research ideas and disseminate findings in top AI conferences and journals, such as CVPR, ICCV, ICRA, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, TVCG, SIGGRAPH. 

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At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

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Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct research on GenAI and Foundation models (FM) to address academic and industrial challenges in ADAS AI domain such as 3D reconstruction, world model, map and localization, data curation and auto-labeling, etc.
• Work with an international team of experts to transfer and apply the Bosch in-house GenAI / FM innovations and 3rd-party solutions to Bosch AI products and services, such as ADAS.
• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related discipline or master’s degree with 3+ years industry experience (GenAI and/or world model related) after graduation
• 2+ years of research experience or equivalent graduate research experience on foundation models, including training, fine-tuning, and prompting
• In-depth experiences in deep learning, with work in at least two of the following areas: diffusion models, 3D reconstruction, world models 
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in systems research (e.g., Python, C++) and hands on experience with AI / NLP / CV libraries
• Publication record in top venues including CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICRA, IROS, RSS, NeurIPS, AAAI, ACL, EMNLP, and CoRL
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork capabilities

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong background in math and statistics
• 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

Additional Information

We offer a competitive base salary for this position with a range in US-California of --$165,000 - $185,000 along with an annual corporate bonus, and a long-term incentive bonus designed to reward sustained impact and contribution over time. Within the salary range, the individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection.  Your Recruiter can share more details for this position during the interview process.

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