Senior Software Engineer (Data Management)

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Summary:

We are searching for an experienced Sr Software Engineer with strong data management expertise to join our newly formed team working on Generative AI and Foundation Models development for ABAP in Newport Beach. This dynamic team is at the forefront of SAP’s cloud transformation efforts, leveraging large language models to accelerate our customers’ data and code transformation. The team collaborates closely with established teams in Europe and India, various SAP stakeholders, UC Irvine, and early adopter customers. You will play a key role in shaping our infrastructure and aligning with data engineers of ABAP Foundation Model teams globally.

 

What you’ll do:

· Infrastructure Development: Build, optimize and maintain software solutions for automation and data management for training AI/ML models especially large language models (LLMs).

· Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists and stakeholders and manage cross-functional relationships to align infrastructure among teams.

· Leadership: Mentor data engineers, promoting best practices and innovative solutions.

What you bring:

· Educational Background: Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field.

· Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development with focus on automation.

· Technical Proficiency: Expertise in data pipeline construction, optimization, advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, preferably with SAP HANA. Hands-on experience with cloud-based infrastructures.

· Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

· Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams and drive strategic initiatives.

 

Meet your team:

The ABAP Foundation Model team is pioneering AI innovations within the SAP ABAP ecosystem. It is an integral part of the Generative AI foundation within Business AI at SAP. We focus on creating and refining our own Foundation Models using SAP Business Data, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI in business applications. By joining our team, you’ll be an integral part of shaping the future of AI at SAP and driving significant advancements in the field.

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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.  

 

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