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At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

About the Role

SAP is seeking an exceptional Senior AI Developer to join our AI Development Tools team where were revolutionizing how developers build and deploy AI-powered enterprise applications. This role sits at the intersection of developer experience AI infrastructure and cutting-edge toolingcombining your passion for developer productivity with the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

As a Senior AI Developer youll be responsible for designing and implementing AI-empowered development tools automation systems and infrastructure that enable thousands of SAP developers to build intelligent applications faster and more efficiently. Youll work on VSCode extensions low-code AI solutions and developer-facing tools that make machine learning accessible to enterprise application developers.

A key focus area will be SAP Fiori AI and SAP Smart Helpersbuilding intelligent assistants and AI-powered features that enhance the SAP Fiori experience making enterprise applications more intuitive predictive and helpful for end users.

What Youll Do

AI-Powered Developer Tooling

• Design and implement intelligent VSCode extensions and IDE tools that leverage ML to enhance developer productivity
• Build low-code solutions with graphical interfaces for integrating AI capabilities into SAP Fiori and UI5 applications
• Develop code completion diagnostics and intelligent assistance features using Language Server Protocol (LSP) with AI enhancement
• Create tools and frameworks for developers to easily integrate SAP Smart Helpers into their applications

SAP Fiori AI & Smart Helpers

• Design and implement AI-powered Smart Helpers that provide contextual assistance within SAP Fiori applications
• Build intelligent features that enhance user productivity through predictive suggestions automated workflows and contextual guidance
• Develop frameworks and components that enable seamless integration of AI capabilities into Fiori Elements applications
• Create reusable AI patterns and best practices for SAP Fiori developers

AI Infrastructure & Automation

• Create and maintain AI operations pipelines for model serving lifecycle management and deployment automation
• Design scalable performant infrastructure for AI-powered developer tools and services
• Implement automated testing strategies for AI-empowered systems including integration and end-to-end testing
• Build CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions automated workflows) for AI component deployment

System Design & Implementation

• Develop full-stack AI-powered applications using React frontends with Python-based ML backends
• Implement real-time AI features using WebSockets and modern web technologies
• Design systems that meet both functional requirements and non-functional requirements (availability throughput latency)
• Optimize performance of AI-powered developer tools and applications

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with SAP UI5 Fiori tools and SAP CAP teams to integrate AI capabilities
• Communicate technical concepts and results visually across different organizational levels
• Mentor team members on testing practices automation and tool development
• Contribute to open-source SAP projects and GitHub-based development workflows

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of software development experience with increasing responsibility in large-scale projects
• Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python for building production systems
• Proven experience developing VSCode extensions or similar developer tools
• Strong background in SAP technologies: SAP UI5 SAP Fiori tools SAP Fiori elements
• Experience with Language Server Protocol (LSP) and intelligent code assistance features
• Demonstrated ability building low-code solutions with graphical user interfaces
• Test automation expertise: Puppeteer Playwright or similar frameworks
• CI/CD and automation: GitHub Actions build tools (ESbuild Gulp) automated workflows
• Full-stack development: React modern web technologies (HTML5 CSS3 WebSockets)
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OData annotations SAP CAP CDS or metadata-driven development
• Background in building annotation-based or configuration-driven systems
• Familiarity with ML frameworks and model serving infrastructure
• Experience with MongoDB MSSQL or other database technologies
• Previous work on SAP Screen Personas SAP Imagineering projects or SAP internships
• Contributions to open-source projects or public GitHub repositories
• Experience with JIRA/GitHub integration and developer workflow automation

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality intelligent solutions
• Avid learner who follows advancements in AI and technology
• Customer-focused mindset with experience building developer-facing tools
• Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts
• Self-directed with ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally

Accountability

• Responsible for delivery of assigned AI tooling projects and infrastructure
• Internally recognized senior on complex technical matters in AI development tools
• Work on large complex activities using demonstrated creativity and expertise
• May include technical leadership or mentoring responsibilities

Complexity

• Contribute independently resolving complex issues in AI developer tooling
• Work independently while setting priorities with sole responsibility for components
• Decisions enhance current and future design of AI development infrastructure

Experience

• Advanced technical skills in developer tools automation and SAP technologies
• Several years of experience with increasing responsibility
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality developer-facing solutions

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered development at SAP
• Work with cutting-edge AI technologies while leveraging your existing expertise
• Collaborative innovative team environment
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Chance to impact thousands of developers across the SAP ecosystem

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 440595 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid