Innovation Scout Intern: Mobility & Tech Trends (Hybrid)

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work environment

Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Job summary

BMW Shared Services, LLC is offering a Spring 2027 Internship in Mountain View, CA. The role is a full-time internship with hybrid in-office days, running January 11, 2027 to May 14, 2027.

Interns will scout emerging trends, analyze tech domains, and support BMW R&D collaboration with startups and universities. Eligible undergraduates and graduates will receive hourly pay: undergraduates $32.50/hr and graduates $40.00/hr, with background check and transcript required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.

Responsibilities

• Scout, analyze and gain understanding of emerging trends, technologies, and materials in Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Digital Ecosystems, Autonomous Vehicles, Sustainability and other trends shaping future automotive developments to support BMW Group R&D efforts.
• Track activities, updates and investments in technology domains of interest and provide routine executive summary reports with a strong focus on Venture Capital and Startup activity within the U.S
• Identify trends and technologies in startups/corporations/universities in focus areas.
• Support project management of innovation projects, track project and engagement activity.
• Support team networking initiatives by identifying startup ecosystem partners including venture capital, accelerator programs, university initiatives and startups.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BMW Shared Services, LLC is offering a Spring 2027 Internship in Mountain View, CA. The role is a full-time internship with hybrid in-office days, running January 11, 2027 to May 14, 2027.

Interns will scout emerging trends, analyze tech domains, and support BMW R&D collaboration with startups and universities. Eligible undergraduates and graduates will receive hourly pay: undergraduates $32.50/hr and graduates $40.00/hr, with background check and transcript required.