[08/11/2025] Machine Learning Engineer

Job Description We help the world run better 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. What You'll Do - Design, 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 and apply best practices in system design and scalability - Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver features aligned with business goals What You Bring - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience) - 4 to 7 years of software engineering experience, ideally with backend or AI/ML exposure - Strong programming skills in at least one language (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 work in diverse, collaborative teams Preferred - Internship or project experience with AI/ML or LLM frameworks - Personal or open-source projects that demonstrate technical curiosity - Interest in distributed systems and large-scale product development - A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies Meet your team You'll join a fast-moving and collaborative team building AI and large language model (LLM) systems at scale. We are passionate about tackling challenging technical problems, working across a diverse technology stack, and delivering solutions that power SAP's global ecosystem. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience taking ideas from concept to production, learn directly from experienced engineers, and contribute to high-impact AI initiatives that shape SAP's AI strategy. #DevT2 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 SAP's 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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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. AI Usage in the Recruitment Process For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Requisition ID: 434846 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: