SAP iXp Intern: Data Protection & Privacy Compliance

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About the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp)

The SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp) is SAP’s global, paid internship initiative designed to help students find purpose in their careers through real-world, impactful projects.

Why join SAP as an intern?

1. Culture of Collaboration: Work alongside mentors, connect with peers globally, and expand your network.

1. Project-Based Learning: Gain hands-on experience through meaningful team contributions.

1. Professional Growth: Be part of a global organization and gain visibility into career pathways at SAP.

About the Team

The Data Protection Cloud and Procedure Compliance (DP CPC) team works to assess, support, and guide data protection compliance activities across SAP cloud solutions. The team is international, with members located primarily in Brazil and Germany, and closely collaborates with stakeholders across all business areas of SAP.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and organized student to join the Data Protection team in our São Leopoldo office. This position is ideal for students looking to develop professional soft skills, gain practical knowledge of global privacy regulations, and contribute to high-visibility projects at a global scale.

You will support the team across process automation, project coordination, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Learn about data protection and how SAP addresses compliance globally, including practical knowledge of applicable regulations such as GDPR, LGPD, and other local privacy laws

• Collaborate with colleagues across different functions and geographies

• Contribute to team initiatives focused on continuous improvement

• Help maintain and improve documentation, internal processes, and compliance platform materials

• Explore and apply AI tools in day-to-day tasks, such as using generative AI assistants to support drafting communications, organizing information, and improving team workflows, while building knowledge in emerging AI-assisted ways of working

What You Bring

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at university

• Able to work on-site in São Leopoldo, Brazil in a hybrid model

• Motivation to work both independently and collaboratively in virtual, global teams

• Ability to prioritize and organize daily activities according to deadlines

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

• Experience with tools like Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint, Teams, or other collaborative platforms

• Previous experience with data protection, project management and/or customer support

• Curiosity about data protection and privacy regulations and compliance

• Curiosity and basic familiarity with AI tools (such as generative AI assistants or AI-powered features) — no technical background required, just a growth mindset and openness to integrating AI into daily work

Work Experience

No previous work experience is required — we’re looking for students who are curious, proactive, and ready to grow.

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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Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 458928 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid