Research Scientist – Multi-modal Sensing AI

Position Overview

At the Bosch Research and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, PA, you will be at the forefront of pioneering research in cutting-edge AI and sensing technologies. Derived from Bosch AI research, this role focuses on designing and developing intelligent multi-modal sensing solutions—spanning autonomous driving, predictive maintenance, and smart home devices—to drive innovation in Bosch products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research projects focusing on multi-sensor data fusion (acoustic, vibration, radar, lidar, image, Wi-Fi, time series, and ultrasound) to enhance sensing capabilities across diverse applications.
• Design, build, train, and evaluate multi-modal deep-learning models, collaborating with multiple business units to translate research into product innovations.
• Offer expert insights to the management team to aid in strategic planning, R&D trajectory, and investment decisions.
• Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and disseminate research findings through high-caliber publications and/or patent submissions.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• In-depth experience in signal processing for sensor data and its integration with deep-learning methods.
• Proficiency in Python and PyTorch (including libraries such as torchaudio, torchvision, and torchmetrics) with familiarity in PyTorch Lightning.
• A strong publication record in venues such as ICASSP, InterSpeech, WASPAA, SenSys, IPSN, ICCPS, ICML, ICLR, ICRA, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, or equivalent contributions through patents or significant open-source projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial research.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git), with hands-on experience using IDEs (VSCode or PyCharm) and experiment tracking tools (MLFlow).
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) systems and job schedulers (Slurm, LSF).
• Experience in hands-on product development for consumer/enterprise markets.
• Experience leading projects with small teams, mentoring junior researchers and interns, and managing project timelines.

Benefits & Perks

• Equal Opportunity Employer – Bosch is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing; employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check.