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Chief Expert Robotics (f/m/div.)
Robert Bosch LLC · 🇺🇸 Renningen, BW, DE
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 92 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 50 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Robert Bosch LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr. Robotics Software Engineer - AD” (Robotics Engineers) in CA: $180k–$180k, median $180k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 92 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 50 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. • 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 This position is open to Sunnyvale, Pittsburgh and Renningen. If you are interested in: Sunnyvale: Bosch Group is looking for a Chief Expert Robotics in 384 Santa Trinita Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, US… Pittsburgh: Bosch Group is looking for a Chief Expert Robotics in 2555 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA h