(Senior) Research Engineer - Foundation and World Models on Structured Data

SAP AG
Garching bei München, Germany
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Information Engineering Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Open Source Technology SAP (Applications) Large Language Models Information Technology

Job description

  • Contribute to pioneering technical advances to the field of foundation models on structured data, as well as exploringthe benef world models for solving business problems.

  • Execute scientific experiments on internal as well as public data.

  • Enable large scale access to business data and model training in a research driven environment.

  • Develop evaluation frameworks and benchmark suites, driving internal and external exploration of novel tasks

  • Collaborate closely with various domain specialists and data owners to understand how thebusiness data can be used for foundation model training.

  • Develop new training and benchmark datasets, bringing together rich semantic context with large scale business data.

  • Make critical design decisions regarding the selection and implementation of underlying technologies.

  • Make models and frameworks available to the open source community., For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requirements

  • PhD or Master’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, physics, mathematics or other relevant disciplines.

  • 5+ years of professional experience with a deep background in Machine Learning on Structured Data, and its application in a business context.

  • Experience in training foundation models at scale.

  • Knowledge of latest research and development trends in Foundation Models on Structured Data.

  • Experience in Data Engineering with a hands-on approach to solving data challenges.

  • Fluent in Python and the ability to convert your ideas into productive code.

  • Developer experience with any SAP Application and its underlying data models is a plus.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural teams.

About the company

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed., SAP’s AI organization is dedicated to seamlessly infusing AI into all enterprise applications, enabling customers, partners, and developers to enhance business processes and generate remarkable business value. Join our international AI team where innovation thrives, opportunities for personal development abound, and exceptional colleagues collaborate globally.

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Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

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