Senior/Principal Applied Research Scientist: Foundation Models on Linked Business Data | Senior/Principal Applied Research Scientist (f/m/d): Foundation Models on Linked Business Data
SAP
Job Summary
This role at SAP involves pioneering the integration of state-of-the-art AI, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), with extensive enterprise data to develop innovative AI capabilities for SAP products and services. The successful candidate will establish and guide SAP-funded research projects with international universities and commercial partners, contributing hands-on to the development and improvement of Foundation Models. A key aspect of the role is to stimulate academic research by publishing relevant problem statements, frameworks, and datasets, and translating project innovations into impactful research publications. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Business AI by adapting Foundation Models with SAP data, ultimately enabling customers to run their business processes more efficiently. It's an attractive role for a research scientist passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI in an enterprise context, offering a collaborative environment and focus on learning and development.
Required Skills
Education
PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or other relevant disciplines
Experience
- Extensive experience and academic background in Foundation Models and/or Machine Learning with Graphs, demonstrated by a substantial record of related publications and a well-established professional network.
- Proven experience and deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with collaboration between industrial and academic research.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in researching, prototyping, and advancing machine learning models.
- Ideally, experience with Machine Learning on structured data such as in the ERP or CRM domain.
- Proven history of exemplary leadership and strategic mindset.
Languages
Additional
- Expected travel: 0-10%
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