Senior ML Research Engineer & Architect- SAP-RPT family (f/m/d)

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:

As Senior ML Research Engineer & Architecture Lead for the SAP‑RPT model family, you will be a key driver for translating frontier AI research into enterprise‑grade services and products. Bridging the gap between foundation model experimentation and robust technical execution, you will ensure our models are architected for maximum efficiency and optimized for the unique demands of high‑performance GPU infrastructure. You will bring profound Python expertise to the team, contributing to the development of the sophisticated data and benchmarking pipelines that validate the excellence of our model artifacts.

• Serve as the architectural voice for the SAP‑RPT model family, actively shaping cross‑functional architectural decisions to ensure research breakthroughs translate into scalable, ecosystem‑ready solutions.
• Drive the transition of research prototypes into production‑ready code and containerised artifacts, defining robust API specifications and implementing efficient inference pipelines to ensure maximum runtime efficiency.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated benchmarking and data pipelines to rigorously validate the technical excellence of our foundation models.
• Ensure high‑quality Python software engineering standards and architectural integrity to produce robust model artifacts.

What you bring:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or other relevant disciplines. PhD is a plus.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Python software engineering and the architectural design of complex AI systems.
• Proven track record in machine learning model development with deep expertise in the PyTorch ecosystem.
• Hands‑on experience with ML model deployment and optimisation on cloud GPU infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical roadmaps and navigate multi‑dependency requirements through strong communication and collaboration within large‑scale, cross‑cultural teams.
• Exposure to relational enterprise data (ERP/CRM), and ideally to knowledge graphs.
• Proficiency in deep‑stack optimisation frameworks like TensorRT and CudaGraph, including infrastructure patterns such as load balancing and GPU warm‑up strategies is a plus.

Meet your team:

SAP is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of AI by infusing intelligence directly into the business processes that run the world. Our team’s mission is to develop Foundation Models for structured data, starting with the launch and continued evolution of SAP‑RPT‑1. As the first generation of our relational model portfolio, SAP‑RPT‑1 represents our commitment to pioneering new research in a domain where SAP’s expertise in enterprise data structures provides an unmatched competitive edge. We are looking for innovators to join us in this journey to develop next‑generation models with even higher impact, bridging the gap between cutting‑edge AI research and the complex, structured reality of global enterprise data.

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.

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