SAP Globalization iXp Intern - Software Developer

About the role

The SAP Globalization iXp Intern – Software Developer position is part of SAP’s Globalization Services’ AI-driven automation platform. This is a paid, full-time internship located in Palo Alto, EUA, starting in September, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Implementing high-quality, maintainable code in Python, Java, and/or JavaScript.
• Building backend and frontend components that integrate with SAP Business Technology Platform, AI/ML services, and enterprise data sources.
• Contributing to SAP’s internal Knowledge Graph capabilities using RDF, SPARQL, and related technologies.
• Supporting database schema design, data ingestion pipelines, and integration workflows across SAP systems.
• Participating in unit testing, debugging, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and pair programming with senior engineers.
• Documenting code, design decisions, and technical artifacts for long-term maintainability.

Expected Outcomes

• Delivery of production-grade features or components.
• Measurable contribution to at least one end-to-end workflow, such as API integration, Knowledge Graph query logic, UI functionality, or AI processing.
• Well-documented code, tests, and design artifacts that can be maintained by the team after the internship.

Team Environment and Collaboration

You will work as part of a cross-functional engineering team that includes senior developers and architects, product owners from globalization domains, and engineering colleagues working on SAP BTP, AI automation, and Knowledge Graph initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Python, Java, and/or JavaScript
• SAP BTP development, including Cloud Foundry, CAP, and OData services
• SQL, database design, and data modeling
• CI/CD pipelines, GitHub workflows, and automated testing
• AI/ML foundations, including embeddings, generative AI, and LLM-driven automation
• Knowledge Graph technologies, including RDF, SPARQL, and triple stores
• ABAP concepts and SAP configuration content processes

Required Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML development, including practical exposure to machine learning concepts, generative AI, embeddings, or LLM-based application development.
• Familiarity with SQL and database design principles.
• Exposure to Git, GitHub, or similar source control systems.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with SAP BTP, CAP, OData, or enterprise application development.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing.
• Basic understanding of ABAP concepts or SAP configuration content processes.