AI Senior Software Engineer
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.
We Help the World Run Better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us andwellbring out the touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shapewhatsnext. The work is challenging but it a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
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. Weultimately believein unleashing all talent and creating a better world.Apply now and be part of shaping the future.
WhatYoullDo
Do you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building tools that empower others Are you passionate aboutdataAIandnew technologies
Join us as aSeniorPhythonDeveloper/ AI Engineerin the Customer EngagementTools(CET) organization.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with strong experience in Generative AI to design develop and deploy AI-powered applications and intelligent systems. You will play a key role in building scalable backend services integrating large language models (LLMs) and translating business use cases into production-ready AI solutions.
This role combines deep Python engineeringexpertisewith hands-on experience in modern AI frameworks and GenAI technologies.
Keyresponsibilitiesare
Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs using Python
Build and deploy Generative AI solutions leveraging LLMs and related tooling
Agenticframework
Integrate foundation models (OpenAI open-source LLMs etc.) into enterpriseapplications
Implement prompt engineering RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and fine-tuning workflows
Develop data pipelines for AI model training and inference
Optimizemodel performance latency and cost efficiency
Collaborate with product managers data scientists and DevOps teams
Ensure production-grade reliability monitoring and security of AI services
Stay current with advancements in AI ML and LLM ecosystems
Continuously develop AI engineeringexpertiseby learning new skills and applying them to improve solutions tooling and operational practices
Security
Documentation
WhatYouBring
Bachelors or masters degree in machine learning computer science engineering or related technical fields
3-5 years of professional Python development experience
1-2 years working with AI/ML systems preferably including Generative AI
Strong experience with Python frameworks (FastAPI Flask Django)
Hands-on experience with LLMs and APIs (e.g. OpenAI Anthropic open-source models)
Experience withLangChainLlamaIndex or similar orchestration frameworks
Solid understanding of embeddings vector databases (e.g. PineconeWeaviate FAISS)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines
Vast general software engineeringbest-practices(-Oriented Programming) and experience working in a scrum-like software engineering unit.
Fluent EnglishandAbility tooperatein fast-moving environments
Collaborativeproblem-solvingand innovation mindset
UnderstandingofAgile/SAFemethodologies
Nice to have but nota must:
Knowledge of Distributed Computing Systems for Big Data Engineering such as Databricks (PySpark/Scala)
Hands-on experience withgenAI/agenticAIframeworks such ascrewAIlanggraph etc.
Expertisein code-based LLM consumption from platforms like OpenAI orHuggingface
Curiosity to explore different AI applications and emerging technologies
Experience with SAP AI offerings such as AI Core AI Business Services Joule
Meet Your Team
Were ahighly diverse and cross-functional teamthatactively embracesnew technologiesto bring real improvements to the end-user experience. At the same time we aim for rock-solid operations which is why we invest heavily in automated tests to ensure smooth and reliable releases to production.
We work in an Agile/Scrum setup collaborating closely across locations.
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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AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 450727 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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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