Master Thesis GPT and Quantum Machine Learning (f/m/x)

BMW Group; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company in Munich is offering a full-time thesis position focused on quantum computing. You will design and implement frameworks for quantum machine learning applications, requiring strong programming skills in Python and experience with frameworks like PyTorch or JAX. Ideal candidates will have a background in computer science or related fields, alongside a curiosity for emerging technologies. The position offers comprehensive mentoring, flexible working hours, and attractive compensation.

Leistungen

Comprehensive mentoring and onboarding

Flexible working hours

Attractive and fair compensation

Apartments for students (subject to availability)

Qualifikationen

• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX.
• Background or strong interest in quantum machine learning.

Aufgaben

• Support designing and implementing a framework for LLM outputs to quantum circuit generation.
• Help develop, test and benchmark prototype workflows for quantum machine learning applications.
• Assist in evaluating performance and scalability across quantum backends.

Kenntnisse

Python programming skills

Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX)

Quantum libraries (PennyLane, Qiskit)

Analytical mindset

Curiosity for emerging technologies

Excellent English communication

Ausbildung

Studies in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

SOME IT WORKS. SOME CHANGES WHAT'S POSSIBLE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

More than 90% of automotive innovations are based on electronics and software. That's why creative freedom and lateral thinking are so important in the pursuit of truly novel solutions. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Our team at the BMW Group explores digital innovation across all technology domains, from cloud and AI to quantum computing. As part of the Innovation, Emerging Technologies department, you will support our collaboration with leading industrial and academic partners to advance next‑generation computing paradigms. This thesis is conducted within the QUTAC consortium, working closely with industry experts and BMW research teams.

What awaits you?

• You will support designing and implementing a framework that connects LLM outputs to quantum circuit generation.
• Furthermore, you help to develop, test and benchmark prototype workflows for quantum machine learning applications.
• In addition, you contribute to evaluating performance and scalability across quantum backends and simulation environments.
• Moreover, you will assist in close collaboration with QUTAC industry experts and BMW research teams.
• You will help to document results and derive academic insights suitable for publication.

Please note that your thesis must be supervised by a university on your part.

What should you bring along?

• Studies in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX and quantum libraries like PennyLane or Qiskit.
• Background or strong interest in quantum machine learning or hybrid AI‑quantum methods.
• Analytical mindset, curiosity for emerging technologies, and ability to support research activities.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).

Would you like to support our research on the interface of AI and quantum computing? Then apply now!

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring and onboarding.
• Personal and professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Mobile work.
• Attractive and fair compensation.
• Apartments for students (subject to availability and only at the Munich location).
• And much more, see bmw.jobs/whatweoffer.

Start date: 01/12/2026

Duration: 6 months

Working hours: Full‑time

Do you have questions? Then submit your inquiry easily via our contact form. Your inquiry will be answered by phone or email afterwards.

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