We, the BMW Group, offer you an interesting and varied Ph.D. program in Artificial Intelligence focusing on the hardware optimization of End-to-End Autonomous Driving. Typically, Autonomous Driving systems are modularly designed, while using human-interpretable interfaces between the different modules. However, this leads to a loss of information and cascading of errors. In contrast, End-to-End systems, holistically trained, help mitigating this issue. Research on End-to-End models, especially the industrialization of such approaches on edge devices will be your focus of your work.
What awaits you?
- Research on the deployment and hardware optimization of state-of-the-art Machine Learning methods, particularly End-to-End models, for Autonomous Driving.
- Hardware-centric design of network topologies to achieve real-time capable systems, using multiple sensor modalities as input, such as cameras and radars.
- The chance to deploy the models on a specialized SoC for in-vehicle tests, including real-world closed-loop evaluation of your deployments.
- Working in an experienced team of researchers and Machine Learning engineers at our facilities in Garching and/or Unterschleißheim.
What should you bring along?
- You have successfully completed a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence, or in a related field.
- You have a strong background in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Low Level Sensor Fusion. Previous publications in top conferences are a plus.
- You have very good programming skills in PyTorch / TensorFlow, and you worked with modern programming environment tools such as Docker and Git.
- Hands-on experience in deploying neural networks (e. g. OpenVino, TensorRT, Qualcomm Neural Processing SDK).
- Experience in implementation of software for hardware accelerators, such as CUDA and OpenCL is a plus.
- You can solve problems independently while sharing ideas and working in a team.
- You have very good English and communication skills. Knowledge of German is a plus.
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 do we offer?
- Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
- Personal & professional development.
- Flexible working hours.
- Digital offers & mobile working.
- Attractive remuneration.
- Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
- And many other benefits - see bmw.jobs/benefits
You are enthused by new technologies and an innovative environment? Apply now!
Earliest starting date: 01.10.2025
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.
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