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 modernize product design and development. This topic sits at the intersection of some of the most transformative technologies of today: foundation models, 3D CAD, and industrial-scale AI agents. Therefore, it offers substantial opportunities for personal and technical growth.

What awaits you?

• You will support research in generative and agentic systems for engineering workflows such as CAD, CAE, and CAM.
• Furthermore, you help explore and implement agentic systems and large industry models relevant to vehicle design, testing, and optimization.
• In addition, you contribute to the development of multimodal models to streamline geometrical and functional automotive design processes.
• Moreover, you collaborate closely with leading universities and industry research partners to build 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 engineering artifacts such as 3D geometry and simulation models, as well as product design and development processes.
• Proficiency in programming and software engineering best practices, ideally AgentOps.
• Experience with technical computing and numerical simulation is a plus.
• Track record of research contributions such as publications or conference talks is a plus.
• Business-fluent English; German language skills are a plus.

Are you passionate about transformative AI technologies and eager to shape the future of automotive engineering? Apply now!

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.

If you make it to the next round, you will receive an invitation to a video interview by e-mail. Please also check your spam folder regularly.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Mobile work.
• Attractive & fair remuneration.
• Annual special payments such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
• And many other benefits – see bmw.jobs/benefits.

Start date: from now on

Duration: 36 months

Working hours: Part-time

You can find helpful tips on your application and the application process here.

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