174306 Published: 25.08.2026 Advanced Development/Research Munich New Advanced Development/Research Munich Munich

BMW Group; München; Vor Ort; EUR 20.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Digital offers & mobile working

Apartment offers for students (subject

to availability & only Munich)

Zusammenfassung

BMW Group invites applications for a PhD researcher focused on world models and visuo-tactile foundation models for embodied robotics. You will develop multi-modal perception and learning for intelligent interactive systems and smart vehicles, working closely with an international team of AI/ML and robotics experts at the RoboTac Lab in Munich.

You will publish in top venues, apply your designs to robotic platforms, and leverage cutting-edge hardware and software resources provided by BMW Group

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Systems & Control.
• Strong mathematical background and interest in robotics and robot learning.
• Extensive practical software development experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• At least one publication in top IEEE conferences (e.g., ICRA, IROS) or top journals.
• Excellent communication in English; German is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Take the lead in developing multi-modal perception and learning for intelligent interactive systems and smart vehicles.
• Implement and validate advanced frameworks in robotic systems and intelligent vehicles.
• Collaborate with a highly specialized, international AI/ML and robotics team.
• Conduct research at RoboTac Lab, BMW Group Research in Munich.

Kenntnisse

Strong mathematical background

English communication

German language advantage

C/C++

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics/Systems and Control

Tools

C/C++

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Jobbeschreibung

PhD World Models & Visuo-Tactile Foundation Models for Embodied Robotics & Physical AI (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.

Join us as a Ph.D. Researcher in Counterfactual Machine Learning for Intelligent Interactive Systems. At BMW Group, innovation thrives where disciplines intersect. We invite you to embark on an exciting Ph.D. journey at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Machine Learning.

What awaits you?

• Take the lead in developing Multi-Modal Perception and Learning for intelligent interactive systems and smart vehicles, ensuring robust performance across diverse conditions.
• Apply your ideas by implementing and validating advanced frameworks in robotic systems and intelligent interactive vehicles.
• Work closely with a highly specialized, international team of AI/ML and robotics experts, sharing knowledge and shaping future technologies.
• Conduct your research at the RoboTac Lab, BMW Group Research – our AI and Robotics Center of Excellence in Munich, Germany.
• Benefit from access to cutting-edge resources, including advanced hardware, robotic platforms, intelligent vehicles, high-performance computing systems, and specialized software.
• Showcase your research at leading international conferences such as ICRA, IROS, CVPR, ICML, and more.

What should you bring along?

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Mathematics, Systems, and Control, or a related field froma top international university.
• Strong mathematical background and a strong interest inrobotics and robot learning, Transfer Learning, machine learning, Deep Active Learning, Multi-modal Active Perception and Learning, AI-based Control Architecture, Human-Machine Interaction.
• Extensive practical software development experience, preferably inC/C++andPythonrequired.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g.PyTorch,Tensorflow).
• Having at least one publication in top IEEE conferences such as ICRA, and IROS or top journals such as T-RO, AURO, RAL, etc.
• Efficient communication skills in English. German is an advantage.

What we offer?

• Digital offers & mobile working.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).

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.