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SAP • Potsdam, DE

Working Student (f/m/d) - Demo and Showcase Development for CTO R&I Applied Research

Employment type:  Part time
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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 build


SAP's Research & Innovation (R&I) business unit is shaping the next generation of enterprise software. Our central innovation unit under SAP’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) explores, applies, and scales new technologies.


As part of this organization, the Applied Research team is a technology-focused and research-driven expert team that is responsible for:

  • Innovate with product teams - advise on and solve their research challenges, as well as develop together prototypes and new features
  • Applying latest research results, publish academic results, supervise theses and ensure strong academic collaborations (such as joint research projects, guest lectures, committees) with local universities, e.g., Hasso-Plattner-Institut
  • Develop engineering and research talent with individual grow paths from idea to product, mentoring of strong and experienced colleagues, and some freedom of choice to shape the future of SAP


At the moment, we are working closely with SAP Signavio and Business AI on the topics of Agent Mining as well as Agent Constraints. These are our current projects, but we are not limited to them, and we are always looking for new topics in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), data management, user experience, and cloud computing.


In this role, you’ll support in building different demos, prototypes and showcases for convincing SAP stakeholders and customers from (y)our ideas and research results on the future of enterprise software.


What you bring

You are a Bachelor or Master student (f/m/d) at a university or a university of applied sciences. We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning:

  • Preferred fields of study: Computer Science or a related field
  • Strong programming skills and knowledge with related AI tools
  • Very good understanding in at least two of our following priority topics: Artificial Intelligence, enterprise software and business processes, software engineering, data management, user experience, or cloud computing
  • Good analytical and structural thinking skills and great interest in exploring new technologies and understanding how these help to tackle enterprise challenges
  • Reliable and open-minded with strong team working skills, determined to reach a goal in time as well as the ability to work independently and to prioritize
  • Very good communication and fluent English and German language skills - both written and verbal
  • Working from Potsdam or Berlin office is required for at least one day per week (home office is possible)

Where you belong


The Applied Research team that has been established to future-proof SAP products. Our team comprises highly skilled, innovative, and technology-focused experts that closely collaborate with Line of Businesses to solve future business and technology challenges based on latest research findings. By creating prototypes, applying academic results, and ensuring adoption of them, we invent and prevent strategic surprises for SAP.

Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a resume in table form, school leaving certificates, certificate of enrollment, current university transcript of records, copies of any academic degrees already earned, and if available, references from former employers (including internships). Please also describe your experience and skills in foreign languages and computer programs / programming languages.


This is a SAP global, strategic, paid working student position that provides students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.


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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: 451658 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Part Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Company benefits

25 (UK) 30 (Germany) 21 (India) days annual leave + bank holidays
Accrued annual leave – 1 day/year up to 30 days (UK)
Open to job sharing
Sabbaticals
Adoption leave – Up to 52 weeks (UK)
Open to part time work for some roles
Returnship
Equity packages
Shared parental leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Fertility benefits
Pregnancy support
On-site childcare
Share options
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Gym membership
Dental coverage
Health insurance
Private GP service
Mental health platform access
Life assurance
Life insurance
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Enhanced paternity leave
Travel insurance
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Bike parking
Enhanced sick pay
Emergency leave
Enhanced sick days
Company car
Open to part-time employees
Work from anywhere scheme
Childcare credits
Fertility treatment leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Carer’s leave
Nursery salary sacrifice scheme
Family health insurance
Women’s health leave
Annual bonus
401K
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Employee discounts
Loyalty programme
Non-contributory pension
Personal development days
Personal development budgets
L&D budget
Language lessons
Learning license
Study support
Studying sabbaticals
Lunch and learns
In house training
Hackathons
Professional subscriptions
Further education support

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