Published: 26.01.2026 IT Innovation and Research Munich

PhD Large-scale Agentic AI Systems for Automotive Design (f/m/x)

THE FUTURE IS WHAT WE CREATE WHEN WE TAKE OUR VISIONS TO THE LIMITS.

PHD AT THE BMW GROUP.

Bridging the gap between your doctoral studies and the kind of career challenge you’re looking for isn’t always easy. That’s why our ProMotion PhD programme gives you the opportunity to apply your passion and scientific expertise to very real challenges that could shape the future of mobility. If selected, you’ll have the chance to really develop your own future career path with us through your practice-related thesis, promote your chosen specialty from within – and position yourself to secure the career you’ve always wanted.

We are offering an exciting PhD position focused on large-scale agentic AI systems to advance car design and development. This topic sits at the intersection of cutting-edge foundation models, 3D CAD, and industrial-scale deployment of AI agents, offering substantial opportunities for personal and technical growth and meaningful impact in the automotive industry.

What awaits you?

• Research in generative and agentic systems for CAx workflows, i.e. CAD, CAE, CAM etc.
• Exploration and implementation of agentic systems and large industry models relevant to vehicle design, testing, and optimization.
• Development of multimodal models to streamline geometrical and functional automotive design process.
• Collaboration with academia and industry partners to conceptualize and prototype novel solutions based on real-world use cases.

What should you bring along?

• University degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Experience in AI model development and MLOps with a focus on deep learning, generative models, and large multimodal architectures.
• Good understanding of CAx artifacts (3D geometry, simulation model, etc.) and related workflows used in product design and development.
• Proficiency in programming and software/cloud engineering best practices, ideally AgentOps
• Experience with technical computing and numerical simulation is a plus.
• A track record of research contributions (publications, conference talks, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Business-fluent English; German language skills are a plus.

Are you motivated and keen to help us shape the mobility of tomorrow? Apply now! Find out more about Artificial Intelligence at the BMW Group here.

Note : Please apply exclusively online through our career portal. Applications submitted via other channels (including email) cannot be considered. Citizens of countries outside the European Union must have a valid residence or work permit for the duration of the program.

What we offer?

• Digital offers & mobile working.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).

Do you have any questions? Then simply send your enquiry using our contact form. Your enquiry will then be answered by telephone or e-mail.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

About the role : PhD Large-scale Agentic AI Systems for Automotive Design (f/m/x)

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Location: IT Innovation and Research, Munich

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