Forward Deployed Developer Associate

Job Description

What you'll bring

You have foundational programming skills and genuine curiosity about how AI-native enterprise applications are built and deployed.

• Foundational Python skills and basic familiarity with cloud-native development environments and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• A basic knowledge of AI and ML concepts — including how large language models (LLMs) and APIs work — and eagerness to explore them in real-world contexts.
• Knowledge with version control tools such as Git, and awareness of CI/CD practices and containerization basics.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, take direction from skilled engineers, and follow established engineering standards.
• Knowledge with SAP AI technologies such as SAP AI Core or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a plus.

We also look for people who build trust naturally, communicate with clarity, keep the customer at the centre of what they do, and bring emotional intelligence and genuine problem-solving ability to the challenges they face.

In addition to the skills and experience specific to this role, all positions at SAP require candidates who are comfortable using AI tools — including agentic AI — in their day-to-day work, from crafting effective inputs and automating routine tasks, to evaluating AI-generated outputs for quality and facilitating adoption of AI practices within their teams.

What You'll Build

You'll contribute to the development of AI-native enterprise applications within customer-embedded delivery teams, building hands-on experience across the full delivery lifecycle.

• Contribute to coding, testing, and debugging of AI-enabled features, including LLM integration tasks and AI output validation.
• Support prototyping and testing of AI solutions in customer environments under the guidance of proficient engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives, learning engineering standards and best practices.
• Help prepare evaluation datasets and support benchmarking workflows for AI solutions.
• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to reusable components that support team productivity.

Where you belong

You will be part of a growing AI and industry expert team serving customers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We invest in the growth of our people at every level — and this role is built for you if you want to create measurable customer impact. You will be surrounded by experienced engineers and AI practitioners and collaborate with cross-functional partners. You will thrive here if you are curious, collaborative, and motivated to learn and build real AI solutions for enterprise customers — from day one.

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Additional Information

About SAP

With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people’s lives.

As a leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.

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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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates 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 may result in disqualification from the hiring process.