Forward Deployed Senior Developer

What you'll bring

You have advanced software engineering skills and solid hands-on experience with AI and ML techniques in cloud-native environments.

• Advanced Python proficiency and hands-on experience in at least one cloud-native development environment.

• Strong experience with large language models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, agent-based workflows, and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.

• Hands-on experience with data pipelines, machine learning operations (MLOps), or integrating AI/ML models into application contexts.

• Solid awareness of cloud platforms — AWS, Azure, or GCP — and tools such as Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Awareness 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 lead and contribute to the design, development, and operation of AI-native enterprise applications within customer-embedded delivery teams.

• Lead development of cloud-native applications integrating LLMs, RAG pipelines, and agent-based components.

• Work within customer projects and cross-functional teams, building deep awareness of business processes and customer needs.

• Implement features and integrations individually, guide other engineers when needed, and maintain code quality and engineering standards.

• Lead prototyping and iteration of AI solutions in customer environments, adapting to feedback and evolving requirements.

• Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and design sessions to raise engineering quality across the team.

• Own monitoring, troubleshooting, and improvement of deployed solutions to ensure reliability and stability.

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 skilled engineers and AI practitioners and collaborate with cross-functional partners. You will thrive here if you are curious, collaborative, and motivated to build real AI solutions for real enterprise customers — from day one.