Machine Learning Engineer - Application AI Apps Product Engineering

We are seeking a motivated and curious Machine Learning Engineer to help build intelligent systems that power large-scale AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of modern infrastructure, collaborate with experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience bringing ideas from concept to production—driving meaningful impact across SAP’s global ecosystem.

Description

As part of our fast-moving team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on AI and LLM-based systems at scale. We are looking for someone with strong programming skills, an eagerness to learn distributed systems, and the determination to tackle challenging technical problems. You’ll work across a diverse technology stack, collaborate with teammates and product partners, and grow your expertise while contributing to high-impact AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 best practices in system design and scalability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver features aligned with business goals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4 to 6 years of software engineering experience, ideally with exposure to backend or AI/ML systems
• Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., 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 collaborate in diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal or open-source projects that showcase your technical curiosity with AI/ML or LLM frameworks
• Interest in distributed systems and large-scale product development
• A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI and LLM systems used across SAP’s global platforms
• Learn directly from experienced engineers in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Gain exposure to a wide range of modern tools and technologies
• Contribute to projects that help shape SAP’s AI strategy and product capabilities

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