Senior AI & Data Tooling Engineer/Data Steward (f/m/x)

<p><strong><span>INNOVATION IS IMAGINING WHAT NO ONE ELSE CAN. </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span>At the BMW Group, everything starts with passion. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Enthusiasm for joint projects turns a team into a strong unit where every opinion is valued. It is only when expertise, highly professional processes and enjoyment of work unite that we can shape the future together. </span></p><p> </p> <p><span>As a Senior AI &amp; Data Tooling Engineer with a focus on Data Stewardship, you ensure that data is provided in standardized formats, continuously maintained, and supported by a robust technical tooling landscape – with the ultimate goal of enabling cross-domain and cross-generation AI use cases.</span></p> <p><strong><span>What awaits you?</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Define and implement standards for data formats, interfaces, and semantic models to create an interoperable data foundation for enterprise-wide AI applications. </span></li> <li><span>Develop and operate technical solutions for data harmonization and transformation, including implementation of standards and automated mapping processes. </span></li> <li><span>Ensure that data from diverse sources is automatically converted into unified, reusable formats, including validation, versioning, and metadata management. </span></li> <li><span>Implement continuous data management, including monitoring of data quality, managing retention and deletion policies, and optimizing data inventories.</span></li> <li><span>Take ownership of Data Request Management: identify missing data, coordinate requirements, and implement the technical integration – e.g., connecting new data sources, API integration, ETL pipelines, and automation of data flows. </span></li> <li><span>Integrate these processes into existing MLOps and DevOps toolchains, automating workflows for data provisioning and governance. </span></li> <li><span>Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., semantic layers, data catalogs, generative AI tooling) and actively contribute to the evolution of our data strategy.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span>What should you bring along?</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a comparable qualification. </span></li> <li><span>At least five years of professional experience in data management, AI platform engineering, or tooling. </span></li> <li><span>Deep understanding of data formats and interfaces (e.g., JSON, MCAP, Avro, API design, semantic models).</span></li> <li><span>Hands-on experience in technical implementation of data harmonization and container-based formats. </span></li> <li><span>Solid knowledge of cloud architectures (mainly AWS) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). </span></li> <li><span>Strong programming skills in Python and scripting for automation. </span></li> <li><span>Very good written and spoken English skills. Knowledge of German, both written and spoken, is an advantage.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Would you like to help us drive the AI transformation at BMW?<strong> </strong>Apply now!</span></p> <p><span><span>Find out more about Artificial Intelligence at the BMW Group </span><span><a href="https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/innovation/artificial-intelligence.html">here</a></span><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span><strong><span>Note: </span></strong><span>Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered.</span></span><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>What we offer?</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Challenging projects with which we are shaping the mobility of tomorrow together.</span></li> <li><span>Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.</span></li> <li><span>Attractive, fair and performance-related remuneration.</span></li> <li><span>High level of job security.</span></li> <li><span>Annual special payments such as vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and profit sharing.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working hours including 6 weeks annual leave and overtime compensation.</span></li> <li><span>Discounted BMW &amp; MINI conditions.</span></li> <li><span>Many other benefits at </span><span><a href="https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/de/en/about-us/benefits/benefits-professionals.html"><strong><span>bmw.jobs/benefits</span></strong></a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Start date:</span></strong><span> from now on </span></p> <p><strong><span>Type of employment:</span></strong><span> unlimited<br/><strong>Working hours:</strong> full-time</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, a </span><span>pre-recorded video interview and then an interview with the hiring manager </span><span>(either virtual or in person).<br/></span></p> <p><span>Do you have any questions? Then simply send you