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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtual reality researcher in Central, SC is $96,776.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,300.00 and $131,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Virtual Reality Researcher vs VR Developer?

AspectVirtual Reality ResearcherVR Developer
Required SkillsResearch methods, data analysis, VR hardware knowledgeProgramming, 3D modeling, software development
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, industry R&DSoftware companies, game studios, tech firms
Typical TasksDesign experiments, analyze user data, publish findingsBuild VR applications, optimize user experience, coding

While both roles involve VR technology, Virtual Reality Researchers focus on studying user interactions and advancing VR knowledge through research, whereas VR Developers create and implement VR applications and experiences. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target their skills and career goals effectively.

Infographic showing various Virtual Reality Researcher job openings in Central, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 32% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 66% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,776 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Innovation and Research Intern (Spring 2027)

Greenville, SC • On-site

BMW Group
10K+ employees
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Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 8 days ago

BMW Group rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 191 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 45 rated automakers

Job description

Job Title: Innovation and Research Intern (Spring 2027)
Posting Start Date: 7/31/26
Job Location (Long):
Greenville, South Carolina United States
Job Description:
Description:
  • This is a position with the IT Tech Office that focuses on bringing innovations to different areas of BMW Group.
  • The Tech Office examines topics in the areas of artificial intelligence (such as machine/deep learning / genetic algorithms / generative AI / large language models), data science, Metaverse (AR/VR/Game Engines), green IT and quantum
    computing.
  • Work in an area of innovation focusing on one to two projects for the duration of the internship. Projects will have a mentor in the IT Tech Office.
  • Analyze problems and implement solutions that can be proven to work. Continually refine and improve solutions.
  • Share in team meetings current progress and challenges.
  • Design and test algorithms using Python/Javascript for local systems, GPU-based systems, and cloud solutions (AWS/Azure).
  • Update and track tasks with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
  • Be open to learning new tools and technologies used by the IT Tech Office for data analytics (e.g. Grafana, OpenTelemetry, AWS).
  • Projects are dependent upon current tasks of the IT Tech Office as well as background and willingness of intern to learn new technologies and methods.
  • Typical projects include deep learning classification / segmentation, data analytics using Python, Augmented and Virtual Reality application development, game design in Unity andUnreal Engine, experimenting with new IoT devices and design of algorithms suitable for next generation computers (e.g. quantum, neuromorphic, optical).

Qualifications:
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
  • Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
  • Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
  • Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
  • MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
  • Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
  • THE WORK TERM DATES ARE January 11th - May 14th, 2027.

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC 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.

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