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Robert Bosch LLC

Vision‑Language‑Action (VLA) Research Intern

Sunnyvale, CA, US Posted today

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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 Intern for World-Action Models / VLA for Autonomous Driving, you contribute to research projects at the forefront of the ADAS/AD industry. You will work at the intersection of VLAs, generative modeling and world models, and contribute to research that pushes toward scalable autonomy. Key responsibilities include: • Designing and training world-action models (autoregressive / diffusion-based) that predict future sensor observations or latent states conditioned on ego actions. • Integrating world models with planning for end-to-end or model-based driving policies. • Summarize research findings in high-quality paper and/or patent submissions. You will collaborate closely with other researchers, and strong work is expected to lead to top-venue publications and/or product impact. Basic Qualifications • Ph.D. student in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field (must be a currently enrolled student). • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Hands-on experience with at least one of: generative models (diffusion, autoregressive transformers, VAEs), world models / video prediction, or end-to-end autonomous driving. • Solid fine-tuning skills and proficiency with deep learning frameworks. • Experience with reinforcement learning and/or model-based planning. Preferred Qualifications • Publication record in top venues including CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICLR, NeurIPS and ICML. • Familiarity with driving benchmarks such as NavSim and Bench2Drive. • Experience with large-scale distributed training and multi-modal / video data pipelines. • Able to work independently, with strong research and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and teamwork skills. 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 and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.   BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) • FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) • AWIM (A World In Motion) The U.S. base salary range for this intern position is  $60.00-70.00  hourly. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, type of degree, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, type of position, job location, etc. Your Hiring Manager can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process. For more information on our culture and benefits, please visit: Culture and Benefits | Bosch in the USA By clicking the link above or any third-party link

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