Group Manager: Artificial Intelligence

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Role Summary

We are seeking a technically strong and visionary Group Manager to lead our AI research & development team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the research, development, and deployment of AI models, especially for tabular and time-series data, thereby shaping the future of intelligent systems at Bosch. You will work closely with Bosch business units to identify key challenges and opportunities, translating them into innovative, scalable solutions that deliver significant impact across all Bosch businesses. Beyond internal collaboration, you will also be responsible for building and maintaining robust connections with academic partners, ensuring we remain at the forefront of AI innovation. This role offers the unique opportunity to drive transformative change and establish Bosch as a leader in the industrial application of advanced AI.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Identify strategic opportunities for applying AI to Bosch domains for engineering and manufacturing use cases.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing, interdisciplinary group of AI researchers, engineers, and architects, driving delivery of scalable industry-strength products

• Foster an AI-first engineering culture focused on innovation, speed, and engineering excellence

• Innovate (cloud-based) industrial AI applications, based on a profound understanding of latest trends in AI architectures and methods, especially for tabular and time-series data

Collaboration & Global Delivery

• Work with global cross-functional teams across time zones including research, product management, and engineering

• Translate advanced research innovations into deployable industrial solutions

• Partner with stakeholders to align delivery with product strategy

Engineering Excellence

• Cultivate software & AI engineering best practices including architecture governance, code reviews, testing, and documentation

• Promote secure, reliable, and high-quality software delivery

• Guide & support architectural decisions in AI feature development of cloud-based, industrial AI and software applications with focus on AI for time series and tabular data.

·       An advanced degree in AI, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

·       Strong technical background in (Generative) AI methods for time series and tabular data.

·       5+ years of professional experience with a proven track record of delivering production-grade AI features for cloud-based, industrial AI and software applications in time, spec and quality.

·       5+ years of experience building up and managing AI engineering teams

·       Proven track record in driving innovation in the context of AI feature development and inspiring teams to contribute.

·       Excellent communication skills.

·       High experience in working in international, interdisciplinary teams.

·       Fluent in English. German language skills are a plus.

·       Experienced with cloud-based AI and software applications for manufacturing is a plus.

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Opportunity to build next-generation AI solutions and intelligent systems

• Work on cutting-edge research innovations and scale them into real-world products

• Collaborate with global Bosch teams across multiple domains

• Lead an AI research & development group building cloud-native industrial AI solutions at scale

 

·       Opportunity to build next-generation AI solutions and intelligent systems

·       Work on cutting-edge research innovations and scale them into real-world products

·       Collaborate with global Bosch teams across multiple domains

·       Lead an AI research & development group building cloud-native industrial AI solutions at scale