Senior Platform Engineer

BMW Group•Mountain View, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The BMW Group is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design and develop innovative in-vehicle software and use cases focused on Smart Devices, Generative AI, and Large Language Models. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and Bay Area partners, assessing and integrating emerging technologies, building engineering prototypes, and creating Proofs of Concept (PoCs). The engineer will serve as a technical liaison between BMW’s global engineering/UI/design teams and Silicon Valley partners, integrating software into BMW’s centrally managed technology stacks and designing/implementing components, APIs, and UIs within an automotive embedded environment. The position also requires providing subject-matter expert guidance on Android System services, HALs, and SDK extensions, overseeing MVP development with global software teams, and contributing to BMW’s global software product strategy by influencing future practices up to the executive SVP level.

Requirements

Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering or similar.
5+ years software developing experience.
At least three years of relevant professional experience in the tech industry or a related field.
Proficiency in a modern object programming language, relevant to mobile applications or in-vehicle development (e.g. Python, Kotlin, Java, C++ or similar).
Strong understanding of software development and integration. Driving the full software development lifecycle including code reviews, agile sprint planning, and product meetings.
Excellent Problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex problems in manageable portions.
Ability to work self-sufficiently and willingness to approach and learn new challenges.
Familiarity with modern development tools (Git, Jira, etc.).
Conscientious, responsible, self-motivated, ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Willing to travel per project needs, occasionally internationally.

Responsibilities

Design and develop innovative in-vehicle software and use cases focused on Smart Devices, Generative AI, and Large Language Models, collaborating with internal teams and Bay Area partners.
Assess, integrate emerging technologies, build engineering prototypes, and create PoCs to demonstrate feasibility and value.
Serve as a technical liaison between BMW’s global engineering/UI/design teams and Silicon Valley partners to deliver innovative applications and services.
Integrate software into BMW’s centrally managed technology stacks; design and implement components, APIs, and UIs within an automotive embedded environment.
Provide subject-matter expert guidance on Android System services, HALs, and SDK extensions up to UI applications; transfer concepts into BMW engineering communities.
Oversee MVP development and delivery with coordinated global software teams, ensuring timelines are met and quality standards are maintained.
Contribute to shaping BMW’s global software product strategy by sharing findings across the international software community and influencing future practices up to the executive SVP level.