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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
**Where you belong: **
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You will join a high-performing, innovation-driven SAP AI architecture and engineering team at the intersection of enterprise SAP and artificial intelligence. Guided by our ambition — “Architect the Autonomous Enterprise, Develop and Deliver Today” — we turn complex ideas into scalable, production-grade SAP solutions.
The preferred candidate will possess insatiable curiosity, unbounded creativity, and a growth mindset to navigate ambiguity and deliver clarity within complex SAP environments. Driven by a passion for mentoring and a deep desire to teach and learn, they will naturally translate business problems into elegant SAP-native architectures and solutions while actively giving and receiving feedback to maximize the team's collective knowledge and best practice development.
**What you’ll build: **
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**Customer-Focused Outcomes: **As a Senior SAP AI Engineer (f/m/d), you will be a key driver of customer value delivery, translating SAP AI architectural blueprints into fully functional, scalable, and production-ready solutions. Specifically, you will:
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Translate business requirements into technical solutions through workshops, prototyping, and iterative delivery
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Collaborate with customers across the delivery lifecycle (workshops, reviews, UAT) to refine and optimize solutions
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Design and implement production-grade AI solutions on SAP AI Foundation, covering data, models, APIs, front-end integration, agent-to-agent communication workflows
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Deliver Generative AI use cases on SAP BTP (e.g., RAG pipelines, chatbots, document processing, AI-driven workflows)
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Build and manage SAP AI Core pipelines, including training, model serving, and monitoring for production readiness
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Develop conversational and agent-based AI solutions (e.g., SAP Joule) to enable natural language interaction with SAP processes
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Build end-to-end SAP applications using CAP and Fiori, creating intuitive, AI-augmented user experiences
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Design and orchestrate agent-based workflows across SAP and non-SAP systems for intelligent automation
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**Functional Contributor for the Team: **Beyond individual delivery, you will play an important role as a senior technical voice and enabler within the engineering team. Specifically, you will:
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Define and promote SAP AI development standards, including coding practices, reusable components, and deployment guidelines
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Conduct code reviews and peer assessments, providing high-quality feedback to improve solution quality and team capability
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Mentor and support engineers through knowledge sharing, pair programming, and technical coaching
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Contribute to pre-sales by developing and presenting PoCs and technical demos showcasing SAP AI capabilities
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Support Agile delivery processes (e.g., sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation) with strong technical input
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Stay current with SAP AI and broader AI ecosystem trends, driving continuous innovation within the team
**What you bring: **
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**Education & Track Record **
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Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Information Systems, or a related field
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7+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in SAP BTP development and/or AI/ML engineering in enterprise SAP environments
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Proven track record of delivering production-grade SAP AI solutions across full project lifecycles (design, development, deployment) using modern frameworks (e.g., CAP, Fiori, Integration Suite)
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Professional fluency in German and English (C1+)
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**Core Architecture & Engineering Skills **
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Solid understanding of SAP architecture principles and proven ability to design robust integration architectures
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Strong Python skills for AI/ML development (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy) in SAP AI Core environments
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Solid experience in SAP BTP development and subaccount management
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Proficiency in SAP CAP (Node.js/Java) for building scalable, cloud-native applications and AI-enabled services
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Experience with SAP Fiori/UI5 to develop and extend AI-powered user interfaces
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Understanding of S/4HANA extensibility patterns (side-by-side, in-app, key-user) aligned with Clean Core principles
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Strong API development skills (REST, OpenAPI, versioning) and SAP API Management
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**SAP AI & Agentic AI Skills **
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SAP AI, Agentic AI & Generative AI Expertise
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Hands-on experience with SAP AI Foundation, including model deployment, serving, and workflow orchestration
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Experience with SAP Generative AI Hub for managing LLM providers (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Vertex AI)
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Agentic AI & Multi-Agent Systems
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Strong knowledge of agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI)
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Experience designing multi-agent architectures (task orchestration, state management, delegation, error handling)
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Ability to build conversational AI systems with context management, memory, and multi-turn interactions
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Familiarity with SAP Joule integration and extending it with custom skills and agents
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Generative AI & LLM Engineering
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Expert-level prompt engineering skills (e.g., few-shot learning, prompt chaining, context optimization)
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Hands-on experience with RAG architectures (chunking, embeddings, vector search, retrieval strategies)
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**Data & Integration Skills **
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Proficiency in SAP BDC, including data product design, data integration, and use of Datasphere data in AI pipelines
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Experience with SAP Integration Suite (e.g., Cloud Integration, API Management, Event Mesh) to connect AI services with SAP processes
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Proficiency in SAP Cloud Connector and Destination Service for secure connectivity between BTP and backend systems
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Experience with SAP OData services and RAP for exposing and consuming S/4HANA data in AI-enabled applications
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**AI Quality & DevOps Skills **
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Experience with SAP AI Core MLOps capabilities (e.g., training pipelines, model management, and inference endpoints)
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Proficiency in SAP AI Launchpad for monitoring and managing AI scenarios across BTP environments
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Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines on SAP BTP (e.g., SAP CI/CD service, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
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Knowledge of SAP BTP security best practices (e.g., OAuth2/XSUAA, secret management, encryption, Responsible AI compliance)
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**Soft Skills, Project Management Skills & Leadership Skills **
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Strong communication skills, able to explain complex SAP AI concepts to both technical and business stakeholders
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Strong ownership mindset, ensuring quality, reliability, and timely delivery
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Analytical and structured problem-solving approach
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Adaptability and continuous learning mindset within evolving SAP AI landscapes
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Solid understanding of Agile and SAP Activate methodologies
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Mentoring and knowledge-sharing mindset, supporting team growth
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Customer-focused approach, aligning development with business outcomes
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Requisition ID: 453356 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 50% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | #LI-Hybrid