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Join SAP in Berlin, DE as a Development Expert (f/m/d) - Virtualization, working in a hybrid regular full-time capacity. In this senior role, you will design and implement low-level virtualization technologies, optimize performance, and lead critical cloud infrastructure projects.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years as a software engineer with at least 8 years in low-level software systems.
  • Prior experience as an Architect or Team Lead.
  • B.Sc./Eng. degree in Computer Science or a relevant field with a GPA of 85 or higher.
  • Excellent coding skills in C and Assembly.
  • Deep understanding of Linux and modern CPU architectures (x86/ARM).

Skills & Responsibilities

  • C and Assembly: Write efficient low-level code and implement virtualization technologies for processors, memory, and devices.
  • Linux and OS concepts: Build and debug kernel-adjacent code and hardware interfaces for high-concurrency cloud environments.
  • Algorithm design: Solve complex performance, reliability, security, and observability challenges.
  • Leadership: Lead projects from planning to product and mentor virtualization developers with potential team lead opportunities.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Senior Systems Engineer or Kernel Developer roles may bring low-level programming and OS skills, alongside meeting architectural and leadership requirements.

Job description

We help the world run better
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 you`ll do:

  • Collaborate with a world-class team of virtualization developers

  • Design and implement low-level virtualization technologies for processors, memory, and devices.

  • Debug hardware interfaces and optimize performance in high concurrency settings.

  • Write and debug kernel-adjacent code for improved scalability.

  • Analyze and optimize performance, reliability, security, and observability.

  • Lead projects from the planning phase to a working product.

  • Serve as the local go-to expert for other virtualization/kernel developers.

  • Potential opportunity to take on a Team Leader role, based on performance and organizational needs.

What you bring:

  • Experience as an Architect or a Team Lead.

  • Extensive experience in designing, leading and developing low-level software systems, at least 8 years of programming in this domain and at least 10 years tenure as a software engineer.

  • Excellent coding skills in C and Assembly.

  • Strong algorithm-design and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge of modern CPU architectures (x86/ARM).

  • Deep understanding of OS concepts, especially Linux.

  • Experience in high-concurrency software-development environments.

  • B.Sc./Eng. degree in Computer Science or a relevant field with a GPA of 85 or higher.

Meet your team:

Join an international, cross-site senior world-class virtualization engineering team. We build low-level virtualization components and kernel level-code, running critical cloud infrastructure for SAP. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to lead projects and mentor developers.

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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.

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.

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

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.

Requisition ID: 454849 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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SAP

Development Expert (f/m/d) - Virtualization (C, Linux, x86/ARM)

Berlin
Hybrid

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