Intern, Scouting and Academia - Spring 2027

BMW Group; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Job summary

BMW Group in Mountain View, California invites applications for a Spring 2027 Internship in Scouting and Academia. The program is full-time, hybrid, and runs January 11, 2027 to May 14, 2027.

You will scout trends, analyze technologies, and track venture capital activity to support BMW Group R&D efforts. Hourly pay depends on student level: undergraduates earn $32.50/hour and graduates $40.00/hour, with eligibility tied to internship terms and program requirements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
• US work authorization required.
• GPA minimum 3.0 overall.
• Completed at least 60 college credits by application.

Responsibilities

• Scout and analyze emerging trends and technologies in Mobility, consumer electronics, digital ecosystems, and other areas.
• Provide routine executive summary reports focusing on Venture Capital and startup activity in the U.S.
• Identify trends in startups, universities, and corporations in focus areas.
• Support innovation project management and track engagement activity.
• Support networking by identifying startup ecosystem partners, including VC, accelerators, and universities.

Skills

Business

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intern, Scouting and Academia - Spring 2027 Language View Profile Employee Login Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Intern, Scouting and Academia - Spring 2027 Posting Start Date: 11/3/26 Job Location (Long):

Mountain View, California United States

Job Description:

Spring 2027 Full-Time Internship – Mountain View, CA January 11, 2027 – May 14, 2027

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Scout, analyze and gain an understanding of emerging trends, technologies, and materials in the field of 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• 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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Field of Study: business, economics, data science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or design.
• Business fluent English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Advanced presentation skills.
• Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical capabilities.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days at the Mountain View, CA office.

Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $32.50 Graduate students: Hourly rate is $40.00.

The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre-employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

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.