STAR Program Student at SAP Romania

We help the world run better
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.

This is a unique opportunity to combine academic study with industry experience with the worlds leading business software provider SAP. This dual study program will kick start students careers by giving them an opportunity to put their academic studies to immediate use in tandem they will be able to bring real industry insight back to their academic pursuits.

The STAR Program at SAP offers a range of possibilities that allows you to continuously broaden your knowledge and pave the way for a successful career.

What youll do

Starting on March 1st 2026 the program kicks off with a comprehensive onboarding phase in which you will strengthen your technical skills and get to know SAP and your fellow program participants.

Our program provides numerous opportunities within SAP. Throughout the program you will rotate through three different departments and gain insights into various topics (6 months each rotation). You will broaden your knowledge in your preferred working fields and prepare yourself for a successful career in the IT industry.

You will work an average of 20 hours per week with flexible working hours to suit your lecture times. At the end of your studies in consultation with your university supervisor you can write a practice-oriented masters thesis with SAP.

For your personal and professional development there will be plenty of training options for pursuing your individual development goals.

What youll bring

• A completed Bachelors degree with a minimum grade average of 8 or higher
• Acceptance into or current enrollment in one of the following Masters programs starting October 2025:
  • University POLITEHNICA Bucharest: Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science Faculty of Entrepreneurship Engineering and Business Management Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages
  • University of Bucharest: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Bucharest University of Economic Studies: Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems Faculty of Cybernetics Statistics and Economic Informatics.
  • University POLITEHNICA Timisoara: Faculty of Automation and Computing.
• Full commitment to the 1.5-year SAP Romania STAR Program with active participation in all program components
• Initial professional experience through internships apprenticeships or working student roles is an advantage
• Good knowledge with at least one of the following programming languages: Java JavaScript C Python SQL and others
• Proficiency in MS-Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent English communication skills additional language skills is a plus.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong collaboration skills and a detail-oriented mindset
• Well-organized proactive and capable of managing tasks independently
• Strong interest in working in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Motivation to learn grow and continuously develop new skills
• Good analytical thinking planning and decision-making abilities
• Professional socially aware and eager to make a meaningful impact
• A strong drive to excel both academically and professionally
• Ready to make the most of this unique development opportunity at SAP!

What youll get:

• Hands-on professional experience in software development at one of the worlds leading technology companies
• An 18-month part-time SAP STAR Student contract with competitive compensation
• Exposure to multiple roles and responsibilities through structured rotations
• Access to SAP-certified equipment tools and services for the duration of the program (minimum 1.5 years)
• Opportunity to earn recognized certifications in SAP technologies
• Ongoing mentoring coaching and structured career development support
• In-demand technical and professional skills highly valued on the global job market
• Accelerated pathways to global SAP career opportunities upon graduation
• A modern collaborative office environment in Bucharest or Timisoara
• The opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced SAP professionals.

Besides your salary we offer you the following benefits during your studies:

• Participation in Own SAP our repeatedly awarded stock program
• Training-specific benefits such as laptop and IT accessories (headphones mouse etc.)
• Transportation allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Private pension
• Meal tickets
• Max Relax
• Bookster
• 7cards.
  

Future perspectives

Follow your interests pursue your individual development goals and you will find plenty of job opportunities after graduation from university. Start your successful career with SAP!

SAP invests in students with an ambition to offer them permanent full-time positions at graduation. SAP believes that the investment the experience on offer and the future prospects for your career in choosing to come work with us will make that choice a no-brainer for SAP and for you.

It would be our hope and ambition to provide all practical placements on-site at SAP offices. New work practices including up to 50% remote working should be expected depending on the business need.

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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.

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Requisition ID: 444054 Work Area: Information Technology Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Vocational Employment Type: Limited Part Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid