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.
This is a full-time internship position for our Spring/Summer rotation, expected to start around March 18, 2024 and continue through September 13, 2024 in Mountain View, CA.
The intern will function as a UX designer which is a multi-disciplinary position utilizing creative thinking in addition with knowledge in software/hardware development to realize user interactive concepts and experiences.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with designers to develop interactive prototypes, attribute own ideas when it comes to user experiences and solutions for developing prototypes
- Researching different sensors and microcontrollers, then culminating data from sensors into a interactive experience
Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:
- Medical Insurance
- All with options for $0 Employee contribution
- Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
- Hybrid work environment
The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $32.50.
The hourly rate for Graduate students is $40.00.
The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of Shared Services make 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.
At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master's degree program at an accredited college or university
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
- Have completed at least 30 college credit hours at time of application
- Field of study: Computer science, Computer Engineering, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering or other related field
- Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international students only)
- Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
- Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
- Has deep user empathy with solid interaction, design experience, and keen eye to UI graphics
- Knowledge in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Adobe XD
- Knowledge in Protopie or Figma
- Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical capabilities
Preferences:
- Visual studio and C and C++
- Knowledge in iOS development: UIKit, Swift
- Languages: English (fluent, oral and written)