187831 Senior Advanced Technology Engineer Published: 09.06.2026 Software Development Mountain [...]

BMW Group; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 159,360 - 221,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee vehicle program

Generous PTO

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

BMW Group is seeking a Senior Advanced Technology Engineer in Mountain View, CA, responsible for leading technology innovation and directing research and development within BMW IT.

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in software engineering and Agile methodologies, alongside a strong education background in a relevant field. Benefits include medical insurance and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer/developer.
• 5+ years in software engineering, delivering products and solutions.
• 3+ years driving software products from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology innovation and drive research and development.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with high-tech companies.
• Manage project administration including schedules and budgets.

Skills

Software engineering

Machine learning

Agile/Scrum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics

Job description

Senior Advanced Technology Engineer

Location: Mountain View, CA. Relocation is available for this position.

Position: Software Development. Senior Advanced Technology Engineer is responsible for leading technology innovation and driving research and development within BMW IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of cutting‑edge technologies and know‑how from partners into BMW IT concepts and delivery processes.
• Functionally steer a team to build competence in emerging IT technologies, develop prototypes, and gain support within BMW and partner departments.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with high‑tech companies, universities, and the IT community to drive innovation and cultural change.
• Define, develop, and manage national/international research projects, leading technical teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Scout and assess promising IT technologies in areas such as predictive analytics, cloud services, IoT, digitalization, and connected car infrastructure.
• Oversee scientific and technical research efforts, prepare and present project status reports to management and global IT innovation networks.
• Supervise interns, contractors, and organize meetings, workshops, and collaboration events in the field of expertise.
• Manage project administration including work programs, schedules, budgets, documentation, milestone monitoring, and escalation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer/electrical engineering, mathematics, physics (or related fields) or 6 years of experience as a software engineer/developer. Post‑graduate qualifications or research experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, design and development with a proven track record of delivering products and solutions to the marketplace.
• 3+ years of experience driving software products from concept and ideation through successful launch.
• 2+ years of working on a team employing Agile/Scrum development methods.
• 2+ years of experience with IT research preferably postgraduate level at a university or institute.
• Established network in BMW Group IT, research and development departments, and broad understanding of BMW development processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and Retirement Income Account.
• Employee vehicle program.
• Generous PTO and company paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits to fit your needs.

The expected salary range for this position is $159,360.18 – $221,229.42.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.