Chief Expert Robotics (f/m/div.)

At Bosch Research, we pioneer cutting-edge AI algorithms for high-impact industrial applications, from automated driving to intelligent agentic systems. Our innovations are the foundation for high-performance, robust, and safe AI solutions across the Bosch Group. Join us as a Chief Expert in Robotics and shape the future of autonomous systems.

• Drive End-to-End Robotics Deployment: As a Chief Expert Robotics, you will lead the technical implementation and architecture of advanced robotic systems by translating complex algorithms into reliable, production-ready hardware and software solutions.
• You will take physical robots from the concept and laboratory stage directly into real-world operating environments, whether in manufacturing, logistics, or field applications.
• Strategic Technology Leadership: Furthermore, you will define and drive the long-term robotics research roadmap by identifying emerging technologies in perception, manipulation, motion planning, and AI/ML.
• As a technical expert, you will make key decisions regarding system architecture, hardware-software co-design, and make-or-buy strategies.
• Foster Agile & Pragmatic Engineering Culture: Within interdisciplinary teams, you will foster a fast-paced, startup-like prototyping culture focused on rapid iteration, fail-fast principles, and continuous testing on physical hardware.
• You will mentor and coach researchers across multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electronics, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.
• Stakeholder & Ecosystem Collaboration: You will work closely with business units, product managers, and external partners to ensure that our robotics innovations solve real customer needs and deliver a clear ROI.
• Last but not least, you will scout and collaborate with leading robotics startups, venture partners, and academic institutions to integrate state-of-the-art technologies.

Qualifications

• Education: completed Master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience
• Experience and Knowledge:
• many years of experience in robotics/autonomous systems with a strong focus on building or deploying advanced physical AI/robotic systems
• proven background in a fast-paced robotics start-up, scale-up, or innovation incubator; deep expertise in core robotics stacks (e.g., ROS/ROS 2, modern C++, Python, Linux/RTOS)
• hands-on experience with GPU-accelerated simulation (e.g., NVIDIA Isaac Sim/Lab, MuJoCo) and teleoperation/data collection pipelines
• practical experience with modern robotic learning (Imitation Learning, Diffusion Policy, ACT, Reinforcement Learning, or Foundation Models (VLMs/VLAs)
• solid knowledge of perception and state estimation (sensor fusion, SLAM, 3D vision, LiDAR/camera calibration)
• expertise in manipulation and grasping (end-effectors, tactile sensing, teleoperation)
• familiarity with Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, safety, and design for reliability
• Personality and Working Practice: you will be able to diagnose and solve complex problems across the entire stack, from electrical and CAN bus issues on physical robots to software race conditions and edge cases; additionally, you will communicate complex technical concepts convincingly to executives, customers, and multidisciplinary teams and drive an agile prototyping mindset that enables rapid iteration
• Languages: fluent written and spoken English

The position is to be filled at one of the following locations: Renningen, Pittsburgh or Sunnyvale.

We offer flexible working models: from various part-time options to mobile working and job sharing. Feel free to contact us.

Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity.