SAP is a global leader in enterprise software, and they are seeking early talent for their Academy for Product and Engineering program. This role involves rotating across various teams to develop skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence while contributing to impactful projects in the B2B tech space.
Join a cohort of other curious, passionate, and motivated individuals
Rotate every 6 months across a vast-array of teams to experience different technology stacks, products, and industries while refining your knowledge and understanding of the business
Receive impactful projects, tailored learning, robust mentorship, and networking opportunities
Contributing to SAP's mission of becoming the #1 Enterprise application and Business AI company
Work on impactful projects that make a difference, giving you a sense of purpose and the opportunity to see your work influence the business world positively.
Qualification
Required
Graduating from a degree or certification program in 2026 and ability to start in July 2026 or January 2027
Education or relevant practical experience in Software Engineering/Development, Data Science (Bachelors, Masters, Community College, or Bootcamps)
No requirement for U.S. work authorization sponsorship, now or in the future. SAP Academy for Product and Engineering currently does not support U.S. work authorization sponsorship at any-point
Ability to work out of Palo Alto and/or San Ramon, CA offices at least 3 days/week (relocation stipend available)
Currently studying or residing in the United States.
Fluent in English: written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge in R, SQL and data science methodologies
Experience in Machine Learning, with exposure to transformers, neural networks, fine-tuning, or in-context learning
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch
Interest in LLM applications and early exposure to frameworks such as LangGraph or LangChain
Curiosity about Knowledge Graph learning and willingness to experiment with models in this space
Understanding of how to apply AI systems productively, with a strong motivation to grow skills in fine-tuning and scalable ML
Familiarity with deployment of ML models as microservices is a plus
Customer-Centric: Understand customer needs and translate to actionable items
Effective and Proactive Communication: Reaches out proactively, networks, seeks answers, finds new projects
Growth Mindset: Ability to think critically, creatively, and can pivot when necessary
Process-oriented: Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Problem-solver: Connects dots, sees patterns, gaps, or opportunities to proactively solve problems
Preferred
Prior SAP experience
Foundational knowledge and/or hands-on experience with GenAI languages, frameworks, and skills as described in the technical skills below
Involvement and/or leadership in associations or student organizations
Relevant internship or work experience up to 18-months
Benefits
Relocation stipend available
Limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to applicable plan/policy terms
SAP provides enterprise application software to various industries, including consumer, discrete manufacturing, public services.