Senior AI & Data Architect (f/m/x) Published: 21.11.2025 Software Development Munich

Senior AI & Data 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.

We actively drive AI transformation as part of BMW Group IT. Our team of strategists, architects, and developers designs innovative data and AI platforms and implements projects that create tangible value for customers and the organization.

What awaits you?

• You design the architecture of our AI and data platforms and ensure their continuous development – from the initial idea to productive operation.
• Additionally, you advise business units and departmental IT on developing data and AI strategies and collaboratively identify innovative, scalable use cases.
• You support and drive the implementation of lighthouse use cases, develop solution architectures, and implement them together with the IT departments of the business units into operational use.
• You also link platform and application development, define interfaces, and ensure that new requirements are directly integrated into our AI and data platforms.
• Among other things, you integrate AI components, knowledge graphs, and ontologies into our platforms and ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Last but not least, you shape the future of software development through AI-supported development processes, agents, and automation.

What should you bring along?

• University degree in (business) informatics with a focus on AI or a comparable qualification.
• At least five years of experience in designing and implementing complex AI and data architectures with in-depth knowledge of modern cloud and platform architectures as well as building scalable AI and data solutions.
• Experience in deploying and co‑developing cross‑organisational platform solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data integration, orchestration, quality and governance, with an understanding of IT‑security, data protection and compliance in handling sensitive data.
• Experience in technical leadership and working in an agile environment, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly, with strong communication and consulting skills. Independent and solution‑oriented working style.
• Very good German and English skills.

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

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

Note: Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications through other channels (especially email) cannot be considered.

What do we offer?

• Challenging projects with which we shape 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 six weeks annual leave and overtime compensation.

Earliest starting date: from now on
Type of employment: unlimited
Working hours: full‑time

When you apply, the next steps in the selection process include an online test followed by interviews with the hiring manager (either virtually or in person).

Do you have any questions? Then simply send your enquiry using our contact form . Your enquiry will 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. Learn more here .