Phd Student Development Ai‑Native Development Models & Virtual Ai Agents (F/M/D) Job at Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg)

Job Responsibility

Designing and scientifically developing an AI-native development process as a successor to traditional methodologies, including consideration of the necessary organizational changes
Defining the future human role within the virtual team (e.g., orchestrator / monitor / human-in-the-loop), including skill/competency models, governance principles, as well as requirements for security and explainability
Modeling and designing virtual AI agent teams: roles, capabilities, decision logics, escalation mechanisms, human–AI collaboration and agent–agent collaboration, including auditability

Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies, e.g., in Computer Science, Business/Informatics, Engineering with a focus on AI, Human–Computer Interaction, or a comparable field of study
Solid knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (e.g., ML/Deep Learning, fundamentals of LLMs, or multi-agent approaches) and interest in applying these in socio-technical systems
Understanding of software and development processes (e.g., CI/CD, MLOps, process modeling), ideally with reference to complex product/system landscapes
Initial knowledge/experience desirable in: digitalization methods, vehicle development processes, agile methods, change/transformation work
German language level C1 and English language level B2
Strong interest in organizational development and AI-driven transformation, as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
Analytical thinking skills, structured and independent way of working
Strong communication skills and high level of initiative for cross-functional process analysis

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group
Monthly allowance of €167
49% share of the variable bonus