Intern, UX Design - Summer 2026 at BMW North America

SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE.SHARE YOUR PASSION.

Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations.

Summer 2026 Full-Time Internship – Mountain View, CA
June 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Combine creative thinking with software and hardware development knowledge.
• Develop user-interactive concepts and experiences.
• Collaborate with designers to create interactive prototypes.
• Contribute own ideas to enhance user experiences and prototype solutions.
• Research various sensors and microcontrollers.
• Integrate sensor data into interactive user experiences.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.
• Prior BMW Group experience is a plus (applicable to international J1 students only).

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Business fluent English.
• Knowledge in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Adobe XD.
• Knowledge in Protopie or Figma.
• Strong user empathy with solid interaction design experience and a keen eye for UI graphics.
• Preferences:
• Knowledge in iOS development: UIKit, Swift.
• Advanced knowledge in Unity and C#, and Android development (Java or Kotlin).
• Good knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as Node.js, Express.js, React.js, and React Native.js.
• Experience with microcontrollers and IoT devices (e.g., Arduino), plus familiarity with Raspberry Pi, Python, MQTT, and Flutter.
• Visual studio and C and C++.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days.

Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $32.50.
Graduate students: Hourly rate 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.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre-employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes 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.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States 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.