BMW Group

IT Innovation & Research Intern Fall 2026

BMW Group  •  Greenville, SC (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

  • This is a position with the Innovation Lab that focuses on bringing innovations to different areas of BMW Group. The lab examines topics in the areas of artificial intelligence (such as machine/deep learning / genetic algorithms / generative AI /large language models), data science, cybersecurity, green IT and quantum computing.
  • Work in an area of innovation focusing on one to two projects for the duration of the internship. Projects will have a mentor in the Innovation Lab.
  • Analyze problems and implement solutions that can be proven to work. Continually refine and improve solutions.
  • Share in team meetings current progress and challenges.
  • Design and test algorithms using Python for local systems, GPU-based systems, and cloud solutions (AWS/Azure).
  • Update and track tasks with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
  • Be open to learning new tools and technologies used by the Innovation Lab for data analytics (e.g. Grafana, AWS).
  • Projects are dependent upon current tasks of the Innovation Lab as well as background and willingness of intern to learn new technologies and methods.
  • Typical projects include deep learning classification / segmentation, data analytics using Python, Augmented and Virtual Reality application development, game design in Unity and Unreal Engine, experimenting with new IoT devices and design of algorithms suitable for next generation computers (e.g. quantum, neuromorphic, optical).

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline.
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
  • Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
  • Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
  • Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
  • MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
  • Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
  • THE WORK TERM DATES ARE August 10th - December 11th, 2026.

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC 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.

BMW Group

About BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading pre-mium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2024, the BMW Group sold over 2.45 million passenger vehicles and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2024 was € 11.0 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.4 billion. As of 31 December 2024, the BMW Group had a workforce of 159,104 employees.

The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products from the supply chain and production to the end of their useful life.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Munich, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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