Team Lead, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems

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 off...