About the role#
As a Driving Foundations Research Intern, you will work on challenges in autonomous parking and driving. You will collaborate with experienced researchers in Silicon Valley and across our global network. This role focuses on combining scientific innovation with real-world deployment. You will receive mentorship from AI experts and contribute to research in areas such as autonomous E2E models, planning under uncertainty, and multi-modal trajectory modeling.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research in E2E, Distillation, and RL methods.
- Develop research prototypes to test innovative ideas.
- Collaborate with Bosch researchers and subject-matter experts.
- Analyze experimental results to identify opportunities for innovation.
- Publish outcomes in top-tier AI and robotics conferences and journals.
- Present findings through technical reports and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Ph.D. or Master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI, or Robotics.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Research background in autonomous driving, robotics, computer vision, or machine learning.
- Experience with post-training, reinforcement learning, self-play, and end-to-end systems.
- Strong Python programming skills and experience with modern AI/ML frameworks.
- Ability to conduct independent research and design experiments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred: A publication record in top-tier AI or robotics venues.
- Preferred: Experience with behavior modeling, multi-modal foundation models, or real-time driving stacks.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $46.00 to $69.00 per hour.
About Bosch
Bosch operates as a global supplier of technology and services across four sectors including mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. Founded in 1886, the company maintains a presence in over 60 countries through a network of roughly 500 subsidiaries. It employs approximately 413,000 people and focuses on areas like sensor technology, software, and artificial intelligence. The organization is headquartered in Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Germany.
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