Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America

Automotive R&D for premium mobility tech

Overview

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America creates software-enabled mobility solutions for the Mercedes-Benz ecosystem, covering autonomous driving, user experience, machine learning, cloud services, and powertrain technology. Engineers build software, AI models, cloud platforms, and vehicle systems, and test them in real-world and simulated environments to enable features like driver assistance and connected services. The team leverages Mercedes-Benz’s global network and cross-disciplinary groups across software, hardware, cloud, UX, and regulatory testing to deliver end-to-end solutions. Its goal is to turn ideas into reliable, deployable software and vehicle systems that improve safety, convenience, and connectivity for customers.

About Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America

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Why Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Automotive & Transportation

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Mercedes opened a $34 million Atlanta Technology Center in July 2026 and relocates 500 jobs.
  • MB.DRIVE Assist Pro launches in the U.S. in 2026, expanding software revenue and data collection.
  • Mercedes posted 15% U.S. sales growth in first-half 2026, supporting North American investment.

What critics are saying

  • Mercedes-Benz closed Long Beach in December 2026, moving 72 jobs and breaking team continuity.
  • Reuters reported Mercedes U.S. sales fell 19% in Q4 2025 amid tariffs and competition.
  • If MB.DRIVE and EV demand stall, Atlanta becomes a cost center for further global cuts.

What makes Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America unique

  • Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America anchors U.S. vehicle testing and North American engineering in Atlanta.
  • Its MB.DRIVE Assist Pro launches with Nvidia software and a centralized MB.OS compute stack.
  • The group links U.S. validation, software integration, and autonomous development into one North American hub.

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Company News

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May 22nd, 2023
Mercedes offers glimpse into future high-performance Brackley HQ

Since 2017, Mercedes have completed more than 30 different projects to reshape the F1 outfit's design and production facilities at its Brackley site.

Quantum Computing Report
Apr 14th, 2022
Psiquantum partners with Mercedes Benz R&D North America

Although many of the other groups are trying to see if this can be done with NISQ level computers, PsiQuantum teamed up with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America to analyze what could be done on a future error-corrected machine.

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