Senior AI Developer

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

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Developer to support the development of Generative AI-powered Digital Assistants within the Intelligent Service Delivery (ISD) Hub application. If you're passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies in a cloud-native architecture, this is an exciting opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of features—from design and development to quality assurance, deployment, and support.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain Generative AI Digital Assistants using AI APIs, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Software Architects, and Engineers to design and implement intelligent assistant functionalities.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of digital assistant applications.
• Implement automated deployment and monitoring for digital assistants using CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance workflows to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, LLMs, and cloud-native software development.
• Integrate digital assistants with cloud platforms.
• Work closely with various teams to embed AI-driven digital assistant capabilities into their applications.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of overall experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in developing microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• In-depth understanding of AI concepts such as RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and Prompt Engineering.
• Expertise in Cloud-Native Architectures and CI/CD tools.
• Experience in Cloud Development, preferably with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP).
• Hands-on experience in building AI-powered Digital Assistants (like SAP Joule) would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Python is a plus.

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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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.

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