AI Developer Associate
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Job Summary
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.
What Youll Build
We are seeking a highly motivated and curious Developer Associate to join the SuccessFactors Tools & Process Team a central function driving large-scale transformation across HCM Product & Engineering and Strategy & Operations.
This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation enterprise tooling and developer productivity supporting strategic initiatives such as AI-powered solutions and Developer Experience (DevEx) improvements across multiple Lines of Business.
In this role you will contribute to the design and development of AI-driven solutions intelligent integrations and automation frameworks across key platforms including Jira Aha! ServiceNow and SharePoint. You will collaborate closely with program leaders AI engineers and cross-functional product teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions that improve operational efficiency enable data-driven insights and enhance developer workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and support AI-driven use cases and prototypes (e.g. intelligent search automation analytics and insights) for HCM Product & Engineering and COO teams
- Build AI agents MCP servers and applications for process and workflow automation improving developer workflow productivity and developer experience
- Build integrations across enterprise tools (Jira Aha! ServiceNow SharePoint) using APIs connectors multi-tool AI agents and middleware frameworks
- Design and implement automation workflows to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort across teams
- Develop AI/LLM-based applications and agents leveraging enterprise AI platforms and tools (e.g. Azure OpenAI Cline Claude Code and GitHub Copilot)
- Improve Developer Experience (DevEx) by enhancing workflows tooling and CI/CD or automation capabilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements prototype solutions and deliver scalable implementations
- Maintain technical documentation reusable components and best practices to support long-term scalability
What You Bring
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field
- 13 years of experience (or strong academic/internship experience) in software development or AI-driven automation
- Experience with AI frameworks prompt engineering or building AI copilots/agents
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python JavaScript/ or Java
- Experience working with APIs REST services and system integrations
- Experience with developing RAG applications data vectorization and working with Databricks
- Experience in AI tools like Claude Code Cline GitHub Copilot
- Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Jira ServiceNow Aha! or similar platforms
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts or LLM-based applications
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure AWS or SAP BTP)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
- Good communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Nice to Have (Preferred)
- Exposure to DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines or developer tooling improvements
- Experience with data processing analytics or dashboarding tools (e.g. Power BI)
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product engineering environments
What Youll Gain
- Hands-on experience working on enterprise-scale AI and tooling transformation initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility programs such as AI adoption across HCM
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and real-world enterprise use cases
- Collaboration with senior leaders architects and cross-functional global teams
- A platform to learn innovate and grow within SAPs product and engineering 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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Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAPs commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted annual combined range for this position is67900-153900USD.The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidatewill be within that range dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education skillsexperience scope ofthe role location etc. as determinedthrough theselection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.
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Requisition ID: 450598 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Graduate Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
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About Company
SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer soluti ... View more