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Robert Bosch Venture Capital

Robert Bosch Venture Capital

Venture capital funding deep tech startups

AI Research Scientist-Multimodal Foundational Models

Full-Time
$165k - $195k/yr
Mid, Senior, Expert
Master's, PhD
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Hybrid

About the job

Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline OR Masters degree with 2-3 years of preferred professional experience
  • Expertise with Time Series FMs (beyond the time series task of forecasting)
  • In-depth experience in signal processing for sensor data and their integration with deep-learning methods
  • Proficiency in Python, PyTorch (including libraries such as torchaudio, torchvision, torchmetrics), familiarity with PyTorch Lightning
  • A strong publication record in relevant venues such as ICASSP, NeurIPS, InterSpeech, ICML, ICLR, KDD, ICRA, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV or equivalent contributions to the field such as patents or significant open-source projects
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork capabilities
Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead research of AI projects that label, predict, classify, cluster, describe and fuse multi-sensor data (including acoustic, telemetry timeseries signals, vibration, radar, lidar, image, Wi-Fi, and ultrasound data), to improve / enable advance driver assistance system (ADAS) functionality in vehicles and AI functionalities in other Bosch products
  • Architect, design and validate multi-modal deep learning and Timeseries Foundation Models (TSFM) to work with multivariate time series signals
  • Integrate and extend timeseries models to leverage information from other auxiliary modalities such as videos and images to enhance context understanding
  • Offer expert insights to the management team in relevant technology sectors, aiding in strategic planning, R&D trajectory, and investment decisions
  • Stay abreast of the latest technological innovations, document and disseminate research findings through high-caliber publications and/or patent submissions
Desired Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in industrial research
  • Experience with one or more of the following areas: data-centric AI, synthetic data generation, agentic AI
  • Proficiency with version control systems (Git), integrated development environment (VSCode or PyCharm) and experience with experiment tracking tools (MLFlow)
  • Familiarity with high-performance computing systems and job schedulers (Slurm, LSF)
  • Hands-on experience in product development in the above-mentioned areas for consumer/enterprise markets
  • Experience leading projects with small teams, demonstrating the ability to mentor junior researchers and interns, manage project timelines, and deliver results within time constraints

About the company

Robert Bosch Venture Capital

Robert Bosch Venture Capital

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RBVC (Robert Bosch Venture Capital) is a global venture capital firm that backs early-stage deep tech startups in areas like energy efficiency, medical devices, and virtual/augmented reality. It supports companies with funding and access to Bosch’s network and resources to help them scale and bring innovations to market. Unlike traditional VCs, RBVC may purchase solutions for a proof-of-concept while allowing startups to keep their intellectual property, which speeds up development and lowers upfront costs. The firm earns money through equity investments and the eventual success of its portfolio. RBVC’s goal is to accelerate technological advances across multiple industries by connecting startups with Bosch’s ecosystem, customers (from medical centers to data centers), and global reach.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$3.8B

Headquarters

Frankfurt, Germany

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Quantum Motion raised $160 million in May 2026 with Bosch Ventures participating.
  • Qdrant closed a $50 million Series B in March 2026, signaling strong AI infrastructure demand.
  • Nauta named Bosch Ventures a lead investor in August 2026, expanding industrial AI reach.

What critics are saying

  • Bosch Mobility announced 13,000 cuts in 2025 and more restructurings through 2027.
  • Bosch closed France's Moulins-Yzeure plant in 2026, showing pressure on industrial cash generation.
  • If Bosch's margin recovery fails, corporate venture budgets face direct contraction by 2027.

What makes Robert Bosch Venture Capital unique

  • Bosch Ventures launched Fund VI in May 2025, committing about €250 million globally.
  • It buys Bosch proof-of-concept access while startups keep IP, accelerating enterprise adoption.
  • Its portfolio spans mobility, AI, quantum, and energy, with 60-plus active investments.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

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