Team Lead, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems
SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE.
SHARE YOUR PASSION.
Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations.
As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Mountain View, CA.
WHAT AWAITS YOU.
- Oversees strategic vision, goals, and scope across Autonomous Driving and related AI initiatives.
- Responsible for R&D direction, executing multiple parallel projects, and translating foresight into actionable innovation and engineering.
- Focuses on aligning BMW’s global strategy with opportunities in Silicon Valley to advance mobility technology.
- Manages stakeholder engagement, executive relationships, and cross-collaboration with BMW R&D, business units, and partners.
- Serves as an ambassador for creative change, delivering significant value to BMW Group R&D through projects and roadmap influence.
- Leads budgeting, resource allocation, and overall operation of the team, ensuring efficient R&D execution.
- Recruits, retains, and develops top talent to sustain a cutting-edge impulse and future mobility experiences.
- Balances emerging technology with customer needs and the future of mobility to shape the division’s long-term impact.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.
- Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, robotics, machine learning, or similar.
- 7+ years of professional experience in autonomous systems, machine learning, or AI, with a proven track record of leadership in a technology-driven environment.
- Proficiency in onboard and offboard system architectures, technologies, tool chains, processes (requirement engineering, conception, development, validation, deployment, maintenance), programming languages relevant to AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, and automotive development.
- Proven track record of innovative, impactful, and indicatory international projects.
- Proven track record of leading and shaping inter- and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven track record of interdisciplinary collaborations.
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account
- Employee vehicle program
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous PTO and Company paid holidays
- Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
This is a hybrid role that requires regular attendance in the office.
The expected salary range for this position is $196,138.00 - $230,750.00.
The selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.
BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
