Machine Learning Engineer

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 are seeking a motivated and curious Machine Learning Engineer to help build intelligent systems that power large-scale AI and large language model (LLM) this role you will contribute to the design and development of modern infrastructure collaborate with experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience bringing ideas from concept to productiondriving meaningful impact across SAPs global ecosystem.

Description

As part of our fast-moving team youll have the opportunity to work on AI and LLM-based systems at scale. We are looking for someone with strong programming skills an eagerness to learn distributed systems and the determination to tackle challenging technical problems. Youll work across a diverse technology stack collaborate with teammates and product partners and grow your expertise while contributing to high-impact AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services APIs and data pipelines in Go Java or Python

Support the optimization of databases services and LLM infrastructure

Work with modern technologies such as Kafka Postgres Hana gRPC and AI/ML frameworks

Collaborate with senior engineers to learn best practices in system design and scalability

Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver features aligned with business goals

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Mathematics Physics or related field (or equivalent experience)

Proven software engineering experience ideally with exposure to backend or AI/ML systems

Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g. Python Java or Go)

Familiarity with databases APIs or distributed systems concepts

Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices

Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications

Internship or project experience with AI/ML or LLM frameworks

Personal or open-source projects that showcase your technical curiosity

Interest in distributed systems and large-scale product development

A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI and LLM systems used across SAPs global platforms

Learn directly from experienced engineers in a supportive collaborative environment

Gain exposure to a wide range of modern tools and technologies

Contribute to projects that help shape SAPs AI strategy and product capabilities

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
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Requisition ID: 450434 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid