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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 What Youll Do 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 What You Bring Bachelors 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 Meet Your Team Youll be joining SAPs AI engineering groupa 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 SAPs next-generation AI and LLM capabilities As a leader in this team, youll play a central role in shaping SAPs 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 #sapaiapp 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 SAPs 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 SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy Specific conditions apply for roles in Vocational Training Successful candi 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 result in disqualification from the hiring process Requisition ID: 433508 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 10% | Career Status: Management | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations:
