Agentic AI R&D Intern

About the role

You 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.

Responsibilities

Depending on your expertise and interests, you will contribute to one or more cutting-edge research topics, including: Agent systems for industrial applications Autonomous AI agents and multi-agent systems Agent reasoning, planning, and decision making Agent memory and long-horizon task execution Agent self-improvement, continual learning, and adaptation Tool use, function calling, and agent-environment interaction Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic RAG Knowledge integration and grounding for agents LLM post-training, reinforcement learning, and test-time scaling Multi-modal agents leveraging language, vision, and structured data Human-agent collaboration and interactive AI systems Agent evaluation, benchmarking, reliability, and safety Key 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.

Basic Qualifications

Currently 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 ecosystems Strong programming skills in Python and experience with modern AI/ML framework Familiarity 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 3.0 Preferred Qualifications Publication 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 Information

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 $53.00-70.00 hourly.

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.

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