Innovation and Research Intern (Spring 2027)

Job Title: Innovation and Research Intern (Spring 2027)

Posting Start Date: 7/31/26

Job Location (Long):

Greenville, South Carolina United States

Description

Job Description:

• This is a position with the IT Tech Office that focuses on bringing innovations to different areas of BMW Group.
• The Tech Office examines topics in the areas of artificial intelligence (such as machine/deep learning / genetic algorithms / generative AI / large language models), data science, Metaverse (AR/VR/Game Engines), 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 IT Tech Office.
• 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/Javascript 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 IT Tech Office for data analytics (e.g. Grafana, OpenTelemetry, AWS).
• Projects are dependent upon current tasks of the IT Tech Office 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 andUnreal Engine, experimenting with new IoT devices and design of algorithms suitable for next generation computers (e.g. quantum, neuromorphic, optical).

Qualifications

• 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 January 11th – May 14th, 2027.

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.