Principal Machine Learning Expert / Development Architect | Principal Machine Learning Expert/ Development Architect (f/m/d)

SAP

Walldorf, Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 13, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This high-impact role at SAP involves architecting and implementing production-grade distributed systems to power large-scale AI and Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities. As a Principal Engineer, you will define the technical vision for AI initiatives, building backend services, APIs, and infrastructure using Go, Java, and Python. Your day-to-day will involve hands-on development, optimizing databases like Postgres and Hana, and mentoring a global team of engineers from junior to senior levels. This position is ideal for a technical leader who thrives on solving complex, ambiguous challenges and wants to shape the future of enterprise AI. SAP offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with a focus on continuous learning and professional growth, making this a unique opportunity to influence a global ecosystem that touches 80% of world commerce.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of delivering complex systems
  • Professional experience in designing and implementing distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML and/or LLM systems in a production environment
  • Proven experience leading technical initiatives from concept to deployment
  • Experience in mentoring and guiding engineers at various seniority levels

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Expected travel: 0 - 10%. Role is eligible for hybrid work (#LI-Hybrid). Candidates must demonstrate an iterative, results-oriented mindset and the ability to work in global, multicultural teams.