We are offering an exciting PhD position focused on large-scale agentic AI systems to advance car design and development. This topic sits at the intersection of cutting-edge foundation models, 3D CAD, and industrial-scale deployment of AI agents, offering substantial opportunities for personal and technical growth and meaningful impact in the automotive industry.
What awaits you?
- Research in generative and agentic systems for CAx workflows, i.e. CAD, CAE, CAM etc.
- Exploration and implementation of agentic systems and large industry models relevant to vehicle design, testing, and optimization.
- Development of multimodal models to streamline geometrical and functional automotive design process.
- Collaboration with academia and industry partners to conceptualize and prototype 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 CAx artifacts (3D geometry, simulation model, etc.) and related workflows used in product design and development.
- Proficiency in programming and software/cloud engineering best practices, ideally AgentOps
- Experience with technical computing and numerical simulation is a plus.
- A track record of research contributions (publications, conference talks, or equivalent) is a plus.
- Business-fluent English; German language skills are a plus.
Are you motivated and keen to help us shape the mobility of tomorrow? 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 01.12.2025
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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