Garching bei München (Munich), Germany Role overview
About this role
We help the world run betterAt 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:
Summary:
As an (Junior) AI Developer (f/m/d) for Agentic AI and Emerging Technologies, you'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and practical application, translating the latest developments in AI, autonomous systems, and new technologies into functional, validated prototypes with real business impact.
You will join a young and agile team with the freedom to explore new ideas, experiment with the latest tools, and bring your own innovations to life. Working in our collaborative environment, you'll drive agile projects alongside product teams, moving fast from concept to working prototype. Your ability to quickly adapt to market trends, your hands-on engineering skills, and your curious mindset will be key to the team's success in delivering innovations that matter.
The Role:
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Build and iterate on compelling prototypes that demonstrate the potential of emerging technologies in enterprise contexts
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Initiate and guide ideation processes in the team and identify new innovation potentials aligned with our strategic ambition and goals
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Rapidly adapt to new developments in AI and technology, translating research papers and market trends into working implementations
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Collaborate closely with SAP product teams in fast-paced, agile innovation sprints to validate concepts and drive innovation adoption
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Leverage modern AI-assisted development workflows (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.) to accelerate prototyping and experimentation
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Work with academic partners and research institutions to explore cutting-edge concepts and bridge the gap between theory and practice
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Present your work to stakeholders, at internal showcases, and potentially at external events to demonstrate thought leadership
What you bring:
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University diploma, Master's degree, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields
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Proven track record of applying innovative concepts or research to real-world use cases (academic projects, side projects, or professional work all count)
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Strong programming skills with hands-on experience in:
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Python or JavaScript ecosystem for AI development (LangGraph, CrewAI, Google ADK, or similar frameworks)
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Modern frontend development (React, Vue, TypeScript, or similar)
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AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)
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Curious and experimental mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, eager to learn, quick to adapt to emerging technologies
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Able to work across the full stack and explore diverse technology domains
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Collaborative and hands-on: thrives in an agile, team-based environment with short iteration cycles
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Strong communication skills in English (German is a plus)
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Plus but not required: Background in academic research, product development, or field experience working with enterprise customers
Meet your team:
R&I Discovery Engineering is SAP's innovation engine for pioneering emerging technologies that will shape the future of the autonomous enterprise. We are a diverse, global team of innovators collaborating across roles, functions, and locations, eagerly looking for what's next for SAP. We identify and explore transformative technologies—from Agentic AI to autonomous enterprise solutions—to define their value for SAP and our customers. As part of the CTO organization, we are positioned to make real impact: turning bold ideas into tangible prototypes, and validated prototypes together with our product units into product features.
Bring out your bestSAP 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 inclusionSAP’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.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: Careers@sap.com.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 may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.Requisition ID: 455452 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
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