Expert Engineer - DC Networking & Product Orchestration (f/m/d) Expert

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.

This is growth, not replacement. We’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to shape the future of cloud-native infrastructure at SAP and in all of Europe. Make your mark, invite others, and discover #SAPEUAICloudCareers. Let’s build what’s next, together.

IronCore Project is SAP’s next generation Open Source Cloud Infrastructure based on Kubernetes. Within the IronCore team we manage physical servers, storage and network infrastructure with Kubernetes controllers – providing a modern Cloud infrastructure as a Service to SAP developers and customers. IronCore uses a modern Software Defined Everything approach as well as hardware offloading capabilities to provide a flexible, yet performant base layer for application deployments.

IronCore team days are filled with design thinking, passionate discussions and coding around network, Linux, storage, Kubernetes and virtualization. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, supportive environment where your never get bored.

We’re building ApeiroRA, an open-source reference architecture that strengthens Europe’s digital sovereignty. This initiative is part of a broader movement to ensure security, sustainability, and compliance for cloud-to-edge computing. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a project that’s not just technical, it’s strategic for Europe’s future.

What you'll do

• Based on DC and Cloud Networking experience define, document and continuously evolve reference network architecture patterns for large-scale and edge IronCore cloud environments.
• Lead design and adoption of observability platforms (metrics, logs, traces, telemetry pipelines) for infrastructure and platform services.
• Shape and drive the technical roadmap and long-term direction of IronCore data-center networking and observability capabilities in collaboration with platform and product stakeholders.
• Evaluate new technologies and drive innovation initiatives across IronCore cloud networking and infrastructure operations.
• Translate complex infrastructure capabilities into clear product increments, milestones, and value propositions.
• Act as one of technical product owners in IronCore, aligning engineering execution with platform strategy and stakeholder requirements.
• Coordinate cross-team delivery across networking, compute, storage, and platform engineering domains.
• Explore and collaborate with SAP teams and external partners on platform internal and external adoption.

What we're looking for

• University degree in computer science, networking, or engineering disciplines.
• Extensive experience in data-center networking or cloud provider infrastructure environments.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, distributed systems, and infrastructure reliability engineering.
• Background in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern infrastructure delivery models.
• Strong expertise in observability architectures and operational analytics at scale.
• Good understanding of Kubernetes, deep understanding of cloud native principles.
• Proven track record in product or portfolio management for technical infrastructure platforms.
• Experience bridging technical strategy and business outcomes, driving roadmap execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills in international environments.
• Proficiency in system programming language, preferably in Go or C.
• High proficiency in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in German is beneficial.

Meet your team

We are a team of builders, innovators, and collaborators. Our culture is rooted in openness and trust. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we create space for every voice to be heard.

We thrive on curiosity and continuous learning. IronCore team is a place where you can make an impact that matters. Your work will influence not only SAP but also Europe’s digital future. We support each other, we push boundaries together, and we never stop exploring what’s next.

We are extremely proud of what we have built, and we would like you to be part of this journey. We’re not just another project; we are the backbone of SAP’s cloud-native infrastructure and a leading open-source solution trusted across industries.

We encourage everyone to apply and give us a chance to evaluate your skills and experience. We are all learning on the job, and although the listing above has been carefully compiled, we are also open-minded and interested to hear about the value you can bring to the role and SAP.

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.

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Requisition ID: 448832 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid