Principal AI Architect
Who we are
Everything at BMW TechWorks begins with passion. It transforms a job into a calling. It motivates us to continually reinvent mobility and bring new ideas to life and onto the roads. Passion for collaborative projects turns a team into a strong unit where every viewpoint is appreciated.
Whatever you aspire to, at BMW TechWorks we live and breathe software and we offer a wide variety of departments and fields where you can share your professional passion with us. By delivering software all the way from the idea to the final product, we lead BMW into the future of digitalization and mobility. And this also means:
We search for excellence
We get involved
We keep it simple
We share trust
Join BMW TechWorks on our journey of innovation and excellence as we redefine the future of motion, one product at a time. Our engineers are vital to the innovation and digitalization of BMW Group's driving machines, production, sales and banking processes, and you could be part of our evolving teams.
What awaits you
Design and architect AI/ML systems, including data pipelines, model training frameworks, and inference platforms
Create blueprints for AI infrastructure, including model training environments, feature stores, and data pipelines, ensuring reusability and modularity
Evaluate business requirements and translate them into technical AI strategies and architectures
Select appropriate AI/ML tools, frameworks, and infrastructure (on-premises or cloud-based)
Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives and AI model experimentation
Work closely with data scientists, data engineers, and software developers to ensure smooth integration of AI models into products and services
Develop protocols for monitoring AI systems in production and handling incidents (e.g., model drift, system failures)
Ensure scalability, security, and performance of AI systems
Establish best practices for model versioning, reproducibility, monitoring, and explainability
Stay current with emerging AI technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to the organization
Advocate for responsible AI practices, including fairness, transparency, and compliance
Partner with stakeholders across product, engineering, data, legal, and operations to deliver AI-enabled features and services
Research and implement new AI technologies and methodologies, staying ahead of industry advancements
Drives organization-wide adoption, standards and mindset for responsible AI
Partner with leadership on strategy and governance
Represent the company to external event (talks, panels, conferences)
What should you bring along
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
Over 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with over 3+ years in a solution architecture or technical leadership role
Deep understanding of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision concepts
Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangGraph, LangChain, LangFuse, FAISS, RAGAS, DeepEval
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker), LLMOps (e.g., LangSmith)
Strong software engineering skills, including Python/JAVA, API development, and DevOps principles
Experience deploying AI models in real-time production environments
Strong understanding of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
Familiarity with data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and ethical AI considerations
Excellent English verbal and written skills
Certifications in AI/ML or cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty) are a plus
German communication skills will be a plus
What do we offer?
Challenging projects with which we are shaping the mobility of tomorrow.
Great team spirit within an international team
State-of-the-art global IT landscape and processes
100% implementation of the Agile Working Model methodology
Wide range of personal & professional development opportunities
High level of job security
Flexible working hours
Attractive and performance-related remuneration
Dynamic and highly-motivating work environment
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- Department
- TechOps
- Role
- Principal AI Architect
- Locations
- BMW TechWorks Romania
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About BMW Techworks Romania
Join BMW TechWorks Romania and be part of the team redefining the future of motion, one product at a time.