Embedded Software Graphic Expert (f/m/x)

BMW AG; Ulm; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Group in Germany seeks a graphics software specialist to design and develop modern graphics software for embedded automotive platforms. You will optimise graphics stacks, integrate GPU drivers and work with hardware partners to deliver high-fidelity visuals in BMW vehicles.

You will analyse runtime performance, memory usage and latency, and create validation tools across the software life cycle. Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional embedded graphics software development experience.
• Experience with graphics stacks for embedded automotive systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and automotive safety standards is advantageous.
• Experience with Qt, Kanzi, Unity, Unreal Engine is beneficial.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modern graphics software for embedded systems in BMW vehicle platforms.
• Develop and optimise graphics stacks, including OpenGL ES, Vulkan and GPU driver integration.
• Implement rendering pipelines, compositing mechanisms and performance-critical graphics functions.
• Work with hardware suppliers to integrate GPUs and display controllers.
• Analyse and improve runtime performance, memory usage and rendering latency.
• Create tools and frameworks for validating graphics functions and contribute throughout the full software development life cycle.

Skills

Graphics APIs

Android graphics

Linux graphics stack

GPU architectures

Performance profiling

HMI frameworks

English fluency

Tools

RenderDoc

Perf

Valgrind

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Stellenreferenz: 182568Our brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad have made us one of the world's leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial and mobility services.At BMW Car IT, a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG, we live and breathe software. We design and implement embedded software for electronic control units of the BMW cars as well as related tools and frameworks. By delivering software all the way from the idea to the final product we lead BMW into the future of digitalization and mobility. We develop innovative graphics software for embedded automotive systems, collaborating closely with UX, hardware, and system architecture teams to deliver premium in-vehicle experiences.

What awaits you?

• You design and develop modern graphics software for embedded systems in current and future BMW vehicle platforms.
• You develop and optimise graphics stacks, including OpenGL ES, Vulkan and GPU driver integration for embedded automotive systems.
• Furthermore, you implement rendering pipelines, compositing mechanisms and performance-critical graphics functions.
• You work with hardware suppliers to integrate GPUs and display controllers.
• Moreover, you analyse and improve runtime performance, memory usage and rendering latency.
• You create tools and frameworks for validating graphics functions and contribute throughout the full software development life cycle, from requirements to series release.

What should you bring along?

• Strong proficiency in graphic stacks for embedded systems and hands‑on experience with graphics APIs such as OpenGL ES, Vulkan, EGL and GPU drivers.
• Extensive experience in Android graphics architecture (SurfaceFlinger, Hardware Composer) and the Linux graphics stack (wayland, kms, drm).
• Good understanding of GPU architectures, rendering pipelines, real‑time system constraints and experience with debugging/profiling tools like RenderDoc, perf and Valgrind.
• Several years of professional experience in embedded software development and quality assurance in the automotive industry, focusing on graphics.
• Familiarity with software architectural modelling methods, HMI frameworks (Qt, Kanzi, Unity, Unreal Engine), automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and CI/CD pipelines are advantageous.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Would you like to shape the future of automotive graphics software and deliver state‑of‑the‑art visual experiences?

Department: DE-860 | Grading: BC00 | Travel requirements: Yes (25%) | Shift work: No

If you have any questions, please contact the responsible department.

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