PhD Multimodal AI and Graph Learning for Intelligent 3D Design Automation (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 at the forefront of BMW product development, combining engineering excellence with pioneering technologies. Our central technology team drives and enables cross-divisional innovation projects, focusing on Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence to transform the entire development process.

What awaits you?

• You automate processes in 3D product development by combining AI and 3D design to support context-aware design automation.
• You train basic AI models by applying graph neural networks (GNNs) for single and multimodal models.
• You use knowledge from large language models (LLMs) to support 3D modelling tasks in the field of text-to-3D applications.
• You will develop small, efficient AI engineering models that perform automation tasks with high accuracy in multi-agent systems.
• You will implement automated workflows to efficiently process large amounts of data for model training.

What should you bring along?

• University degree in Informatics, Artificial Intelligence or Computational Mechanics or similar.
• Professional experience in the field of AI Foundation Models, Graph Neural Networks (GNN) and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• Strong academic background with relevant technical skills and project experience.
• Ability to work and organize projects independently and collaborate in an industrial environment.

Do you have excellent communication skills and the motivation to drive innovative solutions? 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?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Digital offers & mobile working.
• Attractive, fair remuneration.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
• And many other benefits - see bmw.jobs/benefits

Earliest starting date: from 15.01.2026

Duration: 36 months

Working hours: Full-time

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.

Learn more here.