Principal AI Vehicle Architect (f/m/x)

Mit unseren Marken BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce und BMW Motorrad sind wir einer der weltweit führenden Premium-Hersteller von Automobilen sowie Motorrädern und darüber hinaus Anbieter von Premium-Finanz- und Mobilitätsdienstleistungen.

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Principal AI Vehicle Architect (f/m/x)

INNOVATION IS IMAGINING WHAT NO ONE ELSE CAN.

At the BMW Group, everything starts with passion. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Enthusiasm for joint projects turns a team into a strong unit where every opinion is valued. It is only when expertise, highly professional processes and enjoyment of work unite that we can shape the future together.

What awaits you?

• You design end-to-end AI and data architectures from data ingestion to model serving, using and extending platforms within our vehicles with a strong focus on edge computing.
• Furthermore, you build architectures that cover diverse use cases (e.g., automated driving, digital cockpits) to deliver holistic customer experiences.
• You provide architectural guardrails to business units and development teams, enabling competitive AI products on our AI platforms.
• Moreover, you drive the implementation of scalable AI software platforms, using the latest AI technologies and leveraging our in-house scalable software stacks.
• You link platform and application development by defining interfaces and ensuring that new requirements are integrated directly into the AI and data platforms.

What should you bring along?

• At least 5+ years in AI/ML engineering and architecture.
• Deep experience with model execution on NPUs and low-level inference optimization.
• Hands-on experience with on-device AI frameworks (LiteRT LM, ExecuTorch, ONNX GenAI).
• Skilled in Rust, C++, Kotlin, and/or API technologies.
• Experience with SLMs, VLMs, or autonomous driving models in production.
• Knowledge of multi-agent orchestration and open standards (A2A, MCP).
• Background in automotive or robotics, or strong willingness to develop it.

Would you like to help us drive the AI transformation at BMW? Apply now!

Note: Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered.

What do we offer?

• Challenging projects with which we are shaping the mobility of tomorrow together.
• Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• Attractive, fair and performance-related remuneration.
• 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

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).