Chief Expert Robotics

About the role

Join us as a Chief Expert in Robotics and shape the future of autonomous systems. Drive end-to-end robotics deployment, define and drive the long-term robotics research roadmap, foster an agile and pragmatic engineering culture, and collaborate with stakeholders and ecosystems to ensure our innovations solve real customer needs and deliver a clear ROI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical implementation and architecture of advanced robotic systems by translating complex algorithms into reliable, production-ready hardware and software solutions
• Take physical robots from the concept and laboratory stage directly into real-world operating environments, whether in manufacturing, logistics, or field applications
• Define and drive the long-term robotics research roadmap by identifying emerging technologies in perception, manipulation, motion planning, and AI/ML
• Make key decisions regarding system architecture, hardware-software co-design, and make-or-buy strategies
• Foster a fast-paced, startup-like prototyping culture focused on rapid iteration, fail-fast principles, and continuous testing on physical hardware
• Mentor and coach researchers across multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electronics, software engineering, and artificial intelligence
• 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
• Scout and collaborate with leading robotics startups, venture partners, and academic institutions to integrate state-of-the-art technologies

Qualifications

• Completed Master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience (minimum 8+ years in robotics/autonomous systems development)
• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in robotics and autonomous systems, with demonstrated success in building or deploying advanced physical AI/robotic systems in production environments
• Proven background in robotics organizations, including startups, scale-ups, or innovation-focused teams
• Deep technical expertise in core robotics technology stacks (e.g., ROS/ROS 2, modern C++, Python, Linux/RTOS)
• Hands-on experience with GPU-accelerated simulation tools (e.g., NVIDIA Isaac Sim/Lab, MuJoCo) and teleoperation/data collection pipelines
• Practical experience with modern robotic learning methodologies (Imitation Learning, Diffusion Policy, ACT, Reinforcement Learning, or Foundation Models including VLMs/VLAs)
• Demonstrated knowledge of perception and state estimation techniques (sensor fusion, SLAM, 3D vision, LiDAR/camera calibration)
• Expertise in manipulation and grasping systems (end-effectors, tactile sensing, teleoperation)
• Professional experience with Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, safety protocols, and design for reliability
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges across full-stack systems, from electrical and CAN bus issues on physical robots to software race conditions and edge cases
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to executive leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams

Skills

• Fluent written and spoken English

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position in Sunnyvale, California is $330,000-$350,000. Within the range, 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.

Schedule

This position is open to Sunnyvale, CA; Pittsburgh PA and Renningen, Germany. If you are interested in the position in Germany, please APPLY HERE.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.