Agentic AI R&D InternInternLegal Entity: Robert Bosch LLCCompany DescriptionThe Bosch Research and Technology Center North America with offices in Sunnyvale, California, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Cambridge, Massachusetts is a part of the global Bosch Group (www.bosch.com), a company with over 70 billion euro revenue, 400,000 employees worldwide, a very diverse product portfolio, and a history spanning over 125 years. The Research and Technology Center North America (RTC-NA) is dedicated to providing technologies and system solutions for various Bosch business fields, primarily in the field of artificial intelligence, energy technologies, internet technologies, circuit design, semiconductors and wireless, as well as advanced MEMS design.As part of the global research organization, our AI research in Silicon Valley focuses on Foundation Models and Gen AI, Human-AI Collaboration and Trustworthy AI, AI for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Systems, AI Systems Engineering, and Industry AI. We develop scalable, intelligent, and trustworthy AI solutions to enable inspiring user experiences for Bosch products and services in application areas such as ADAS, smart manufacturing, enterprise AI, healthcare, smart home, and building solutions.Originating from Bosch AI research in Silicon Valley, our Agentic AI Research Group advances cutting-edge research in large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and intelligent autonomous systems. Our research spans autonomous and multi-agent systems, agent reasoning and planning, agent memory, self-improvement, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), reinforcement learning, and multimodal foundation models. We aim to develop novel algorithms and systems that enable AI agents to reason, learn, collaborate, and act effectively in complex real-world environments. We actively collaborate with leading researchers and organizations across academia and industry to advance the state of the art in Agentic AI. Our work regularly contributes to internationally renowned conferences and journals, including NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, AAAI, COLM, and TMLR.Job DescriptionYou will work on cutting-edge Agentic AI research while tackling real-world challenges in domains such as Industrial AI, Manufacturing, Mobility, and Smart Home. Unlike purely academic environments, you will have the opportunity to develop and validate novel AI technologies on large-scale real-world applications with measurable impact.You will work closely with experienced Bosch researchers in Silicon Valley and across our global research network, receive mentorship from leading AI experts, and help transform cutting-edge research into real-world AI systems deployed in industrial domains.ResponsibilitiesDepending on your expertise and interests, you will contribute to one or more cutting-edge research topics, including:Agent systems for industrial applicationsAutonomous AI agents and multi-agent systemsAgent reasoning, planning, and decision makingAgent memory and long-horizon task executionAgent self-improvement, continual learning, and adaptationTool use, function calling, and agent-environment interactionRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic RAGKnowledge integration and grounding for agentsLLM post-training, reinforcement learning, and test-time scalingMulti-modal agents leveraging language, vision, and structured dataHuman-agent collaboration and interactive AI systemsAgent evaluation, benchmarking, reliability, and safetyKey responsibilities include:Conduct novel research in Agentic AI, LLMs, and related fields.Design, implement, and evaluate research prototypes demonstrating innovative AI agent capabilities.Collaborate closely with Bosch researchers and domain experts to address challenging industrial problems.Analyze experimental results and identify opportunities for scientific innovation.Publish research outcomes in top-tier AI conferences and journals, such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, AAAI, and COLM.QualificationsBasic QualificationsCurrently enrolled in a Ph.D. or Master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.Strong research background in Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, natural language processing, or related areas.Experience developing AI agents using modern frameworks and ecosystemsStrong programming skills in Python and experience with modern AI/ML frameworkFamiliarity with agent workflows involves tool use, function calling, retrieval, memory, and multi-step reasoning.Experience conducting independent research, designing experiments, and analyzing results.Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.Minimum GPA of 3.0Preferred QualificationsPublication record in top-tier AI, NLP, or machine learning venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, AAAI, COLM).Research experience in LLM-based agents, agent architecture, task planning, reasoning, and autonomous decision making.Research experience in agent optimization, including post-training, reinforcement learning, preference optimization, and self-improvement.Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic retrieval systems, and knowledge-grounded agents.Experience with multi-agent systems, agent collaboration, and distributed agent workflows.Experience with multi-modal foundation models involving language, vision, and structured data.Experience in reinforcement learning, online learning, or adaptive decision-making systems.Experience with agent benchmarking, evaluation methodologies, reliability, safety, or alignment.Experience in applying Agentic AI technologies to real-world domains such as engineering design, or industrial automation.Open-source contributions or demonstrated leadership in AI research communities.Additional InformationEqual 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$53.00-70.00hourly. 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 USAAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeImprint
