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Robert Bosch LLC

Research Scientist- Robotics AI

Sunnyvale, CA, US Posted today $165,000 - $185,000

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Machine learningPythonC++RustTensorFlowPyTorchDeep learning

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Robert Bosch LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Senior Research Scientist” (Computer and Information Research Scientists) in CA: $128k–$164k, median $128k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
6 certified filings for “Senior Research Scientist” (Computer and Information Research Scientists) in CA: $128k–$164k, median $128k. Most were filed at wage level I (67%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

As a Research Scientist- Robotics AI, you contribute to research projects at the forefront of the ADAS/AD industry. Key responsibilities include: • Conduct research and engineering  in core AI and machine learning fields to enable Embodied AI (including computer vision, autonomous planning, open-world learning, and so on) for related business domains of ADAS/AD, industrial automation, robotics etc. • Push the boundaries  in AI based Robotics, incorporating advancements in large vision-language-(action) models to aid reasoning capabilities and explainability. • Collaborate cross-functionally  with global research and engineering teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and system integration. • Implement research results  to solve real-world challenges, ensuring high-quality system integration within Bosch's existing platforms. • Stay at the forefront of innovation  by actively engaging with academic and industry communities through conferences, workshops, and technical events. • Document and disseminate research findings  through high-caliber publications and/or patent submissions. Basic Qualifications • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics or a related discipline or Master's degree with >= 2 years industry experience after graduation. • A minimum of 3 years of R&D experience, or an equivalent graduate research background, primarily in AI technologies including Computer Vision and Robotic or Automotive Motion and Behavioral Planning. • Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in machine learning (e.g., Python, C++, Rust). • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork capabilities. • Knowledge of major machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. • Hands-on experience in reinforcement learning for behavior or motion planning or other applicable contexts and familiarity with common RL techniques (e.g. PPO, DQN, DDPG). • A strong portfolio of publications in premier machine learning, deep learning, robotics and computer vision journals and conferences. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with real-world product development and deployment of autonomous systems. • Hands-on experience building and applying multimodal transformer-based sequence-to-sequence models, especially multimodal vision-language-action models. • Hands-on experience in computer vision and deep learning, with work in any of the following areas: multimodal transformers, multimodal language models, diffusion models, NeRF, gaussian splatting, object detection / segmentation, 3D scene understanding, sensor calibration, SfM, voxel/BEV grid-based feature representation. 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. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting:  https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome . Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. *Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen

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