SAP iXp Intern AI Technical Program Manager, AI & Machine Learning
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.
- AI Lifecycle Coordination: Help drive projects through the unique phases of ML development including data collection/annotation model training evaluation and deployment.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the connective tissue between ML engineers traditional software engineers product managers and data teams to ensure everyone is aligned on project goals.
- Project Tracking: Monitor milestones specific to AI projects (e.g. dataset readiness model evaluation metrics inference latency goals).
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify bottleneckssuch as data pipeline delays or compute resource constraintsand escalate issues to senior TPMs or engineering leads.
- Process Improvement: Observe how the AI teams collaborate and propose lightweight workflows to help streamline data handoffs and model iteration cycles.
- Documentation: Maintain up-to-date project wikis status reports and model documentation (e.g. model cards data dictionaries) for stakeholders.
- Build reports: Build reports and updates for SAPs leadership team
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science or a related technical field.
- Solid foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concepts (e.g. supervised vs. unsupervised learning LLMs generative AI training vs. inference).
- Solid foundational understanding of Data Analytics and AI concepts (e.g. database structures ETL/ELT processes BI reporting supervised learning GenAI).
- Solid comprehension of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI research or technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized with a robust attention to detail and an initiative-taking problem-solving mindset.
- Experience building an application using Agentic engineering tools like Claude Code
- Previous internship research or project experience working on ML Data Science or AI infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge with the AI ecosystem including frameworks (e.g. Langchain) or platforms (e.g. GCP Azure & AWS).
- Knowledge of data privacy responsible AI practices or model evaluation metrics.
- Knowledge with Excel & PowerPoint
- Demonstrated leadership experience in university clubs hackathons or group projects focused on AI/ML.
- Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your professionally through personalized mentoring coaching and career development support.
- Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience making an impact from day one bycontributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better. Youll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual in-person and hybrid learning sessions cultivated just for you and aligned with our learning approach.
- Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas skills andcreativity in a global fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond.
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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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 hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is15.00 - 62.00. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education skills experience scope of the role location etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: .
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Requisition ID: 457748 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Student Employment Type: Limited Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
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