Lead Research Engineer: Foundation and World Models on Structured Data | Lead Research Engineer (f/m/d): Foundation and World Models on Structured Data

Job Summary

As a Lead Research Engineer at SAP's Business AI Research division, you will spearhead the development of next-generation AI methods specifically designed for structured business data such as graphs, tables, and time series. Your daily responsibilities include contributing to pioneering technical advances in foundation models, defining scalable training and experimentation environments, and leading the creation of novel benchmark datasets. You will collaborate closely with academic partners and applied research teams to publish findings at scientific conferences and contribute to the open-source community. This role is unique as it bridges the gap between high-level scientific research and real-world business applications, moving beyond classical tree-based methods into the GenAI era. You will be responsible for critical design decisions regarding technology selection and implementation while driving the strategy for open-source model contributions. This position offers a highly collaborative, international environment with a focus on personal development and the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI.