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

SAP

Deutschland
Published Mar 12, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Senior ML Research Engineer & Architecture Lead for the SAP-RPT model family, you will bridge the gap between frontier AI research and enterprise-grade products. Your daily responsibilities involve translating research prototypes into production-ready code, defining API specifications, and implementing efficient inference pipelines optimized for high-performance GPU infrastructure. You will serve as the primary technical voice for the model family, ensuring architectural integrity and deep-stack optimization. This role is unique as it offers the opportunity to shape one of the leading foundation models of European origin, specifically focusing on relational enterprise data. You will work within a high-impact team at SAP to develop next-generation models that infuse intelligence into global business processes. The position is ideal for an ambitious professional who balances hands-on Python engineering with high-level architectural foresight in a collaborative, cross-cultural environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a relevant discipline. A PhD is considered a plus.

Experience

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Python software engineering and architectural design of complex AI systems
  • Proven track record in machine learning model development using the PyTorch ecosystem
  • Hands-on experience with ML model deployment and optimization on cloud GPU infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience influencing technical roadmaps and navigating requirements in large-scale teams
  • Experience with relational enterprise data or knowledge graphs is preferred

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Expected travel: 0 - 10%. Location: Hybrid. Must be able to translate research breakthroughs into scalable, ecosystem-ready solutions.