Machine Learning Engineering Manager

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.

• Lead and inspire a high-performing engineering team delivering backend systems, APIs, databases, and LLM infrastructure.
• Define and communicate the technical vision, ensuring alignment with product and business goals.
• Guide the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, researchers, and architects to translate ideas into impactful, production-grade solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance where required, ensuring robust architecture and high-quality code.
• Drive mentoring, career development, and recruitment to strengthen team capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven success in delivering complex distributed systems at scale.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and large language model (LLM) systems in real-world applications.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Ability to balance deep technical problem-solving with strategic business priorities.
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to lead in global, multicultural teams.

Preferred:

• Experience scaling engineering teams and processes in enterprise environments.
• Contributions to open-source or engagement in the AI/ML community.
• Familiarity with modern development practices, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.

You'll be joining SAP's AI engineering group—a collaborative and mission-driven team at the forefront of building distributed systems and AI infrastructure at scale. We partner closely with product managers, researchers, and architects to deliver innovative solutions that power SAP's next-generation AI and LLM capabilities.

As a leader in this team, you'll play a central role in shaping SAP's AI strategy, mentoring world-class engineers, and driving projects that have a global impact. Our culture is built on trust, autonomy, and a shared commitment to innovation and excellenc

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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