Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

We started in 1994 as Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA). Based in Silicon Valley, California, we develop new technologies for Mercedes-Benz globally and adapt our cars for North American drivers. Our work includes autonomous driving, advanced interaction design, digital user experience, machine learning, consumer research, and open innovation.

We have offices across North America:

• Silicon Valley, California: autonomous driving, advanced interaction design, digital user experience, machine learning, consumer research, and open innovation.
• Redford, Michigan: powertrain and eDrive technology.
• Long Beach, California: testing driver assistance and telematics systems, U.S. market certification, and powertrain.
• Seattle: digital hub for cloud architecture and connected car services.
• Ann Arbor, Michigan: testing, regulatory affairs, certification, and powertrain.
• Carlsbad, California: advanced vehicle design.

We design hyper-personalized experiences, automated drive systems, and electrified powertrains. We are also Mercedes-Benz’s global AI center and certify cars for the North American market. Our design team contributes to show and production cars, including the AMG Vision Gran Turismo, Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Coupe and Cabriolet, Vision EQ Silver Arrow, and Vision C111. We develop electrified powertrains for the Mercedes-Benz, AMG, EQ, G, and Maybach lines, which includes battery research, inverter software, and powertrain calibration.

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we’re always working to innovate premium mobility and create the automotive future. Our mission is to envision, design, engineer, test, and certify cars for North America.

We pride ourselves on our pioneering culture. We translate local technology needs into desirable cars for North American customers and develop new technologies here for Mercedes-Benz worldwide. A core principle in our digital experiences is to “give our customers time back” by offering safe, personalized connected driving and infotainment. We also commit to ensuring our products meet demanding customer, legal, technical, and ethical standards.

We are a team of between 501 and 1000 people at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. We cultivate a pioneering culture and look for exceptional people with great ideas who are eager to bring them to life.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that starts on day one. These include:

• Comprehensive health plans, including fertility benefits
• Company-paid life and AD&D coverage
• Gift matching
• Volunteer time off
• Paid parental leave and a return-to-work program (Ramp-Back)
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Flexible paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vehicle lease and purchase benefits
• Exclusive employee discounts