Senior Advanced Technology Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Mountain View, CA.
WHAT AWAITS YOU.
- 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.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.
- 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
- Project management experience.
- Established network in BMW Group IT, research and development departments, and broad understanding of BMW development processes.
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account
- Employee vehicle program
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous PTO and Company paid holidays
- Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs
Relocation is available for this position.
In support of BMW Group’s business objectives, this position requires regular onsite attendance at a BMW office/facility with remote work capability (hybrid).
The expected salary range for this position is $159,360.18 - $221,229.42.
The selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. 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.