Intern, Scouting and Academia - Spring 2027 - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Job summary

BMW Group North America is offering a Spring 2027 – Summer 2027 Intern position in Mountain View, CA. This full-time internship supports R&D scouting across Mobility, Consumer Electronics, and Autonomous Vehicles, with a strong emphasis on venture capital and startup activity in the U.S.

You will analyze trends, support innovation projects, and help network with ecosystem partners while working in a hybrid office environment in Mountain View.

Qualifications

• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 (overall).
• Completed at least 60 college credits at application time.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Submit unofficial college transcript with application.
• Prior BMW Group experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scout and analyze emerging trends, technologies, and materials in Mobility, Electronics, and related fields.
• Track activities and provide executive summaries focused on VC and startups in the U.S.
• Identify trends in startups, corporations, and universities in focus areas.
• Support project management of innovation projects and track engagement activity.
• Support networking initiatives with venture capital, accelerators, universities, and startups.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intern, Scouting and Academia - Spring 2027 - Summer 2027

Mountain View, California United States

Spring 2027- Summer 2027 Full-Time Internship – Mountain View, CA March 8, 2027 – September 3, 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.
• Prior BMW Group experience.

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.

• 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.