About the role#
As a Robotics Research Intern, you will focus on advancing agentic robotics and coding agents for robotic manipulation. You will explore current research, apply it to industrial use cases, and develop improvements to make these techniques practical for real-world applications. The role involves documenting experimental results and preparing drafts for high-quality research conferences.
What you'll do#
- Research the state-of-the-art in agentic robotics.
- Evaluate research findings on realistic, industrial Bosch use cases.
- Develop improvements to make robotic techniques practical.
- Report experimental results and prepare a draft for a high-quality conference.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Ph.D. or Master's program in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency in Python and C++.
- Experience with Ubuntu and ROS2.
- Experience using agents such as Anthropic Claude Code or OpenAI Codex.
- Experience implementing algorithms on robotic arms, humanoids, or quadrupeds.
- Ability to work independently with strong research and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience applying large generative multi-modal models, VLAs, VLMs, or LLMs to robotics is preferred.
- Familiarity with simulation and motion planning suites like NVIDIA Isaac Sim or cuRobo.
- Experience with perception models like SAM/SAM2 or DINOv2 and spatial representation methods like Gaussian Splatting or NeRFs.
- A publication record in top venues such as ICRA, IROS, CoRL, or RSS is preferred.
- Focus on embodiment transfer, learning from demonstration, or semantic scene understanding.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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.
How to get in at Bosch
Applying early is a distinct advantage at a company as large as Bosch, as recruiters often review applications before the volume becomes overwhelming. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you get your materials in among the first. This timing ensures your profile is visible before the applicant pool grows significantly. Reaching out to the right person can also change your experience, as direct contact often yields better results than a standard submission. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind Bosch roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral. This approach helps you move past the automated queue and into a real conversation with the hiring team.
