Principal Vehicle AI Architect Research (f/m/x)

About Us

At the BMW Group, everything starts with passion. Enthusiasm for joint projects turns a team into a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We are a team of AI engineers and AI strategists shaping the future of systems and hardware architecture. Together, we determine and drive software architecture with a strong focus on AI trends that interplay symbiotically.

Your Role

You design end-to-end AI and data architectures for future vehicle generations, focusing on the latest AI trends.

Furthermore, you drive the implementation of scalable AI software platforms using state-of-the-art AI research and leveraging our in-house software stacks.

Moreover, you link platform and application development by defining interfaces and ensuring that new AI trends and requirements are integrated directly into the AI and data platforms.

Qualifications

• University degree (Master’s or PhD) in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science or related field.
• Several years of experience in AI / data architecture; experience in automotive E / E and vehicle AI is a plus.
• Proven track record in embedded AI architectures and implementation of Small Language Models (SLM) and Vision-Language Models (VLM).
• cpp, ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, LiteRT LM, ExecuTorch, Llama-Stack) on embedded hardware (NPU) and comparison to proprietary frameworks with focus on latency, throughput, and energy.
• Solid software development and engineering skills : Python, API technologies, CI / CD, and cloud-native deployment.

About the Role

Are you ready to shape the AI and data architecture for future vehicle generations and drive innovative AI solutions into our products?

Find out more about Artificial Intelligence at the BMW Group here.

Benefits

• Challenging projects with which we are shaping the mobility of tomorrow together.
• Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• High level of job security.
• Annual special payments such as vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and profit sharing.
• Flexible working hours including 6 weeks annual leave and overtime compensation.
• Discounted BMW & MINI conditions.
• Many other benefits at bmw.jobs / benefits

Additional Information

• Working hours : full-time

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing and then an interview with the hiring manager (either virtual or in person).