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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tech Lead & Staff Scientist for Multimodal Foundation Models: Semi-structured Data - **Company:** SAP AG - **Location:** Wuppertal, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Graph Database, High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, SAP (Applications), Structured Text, Enterprise Data Management, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Semi-structured Data, Information Technology - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/garching-bei-muenchen-tech-lead-staff-scientist-multimodal-foundation-models-semi-structured-data-157047679 ## About the Role * PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science , Artificial Intelligence, or other relevant disciplines * Strong expertise in LLMs, f oundation m odels and/or w orld m odels, with a substantial publication record, including recent top-tier conference s or equivalent applied research experience . * Demonstrated hands-on experience in researching, prototyping, and advancing machine learning models * Proficiency in Python, and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch , TensorFlow, or similar. * Proven history of exemplary leadership and strategic mindset, complemented by superior organizational abilities * Strong communication skills , with the ability to explain model architectures and their value to technical and business audiences. * Optional: Experience with multimodal or structured-data foundation models, Graph ML, knowledge graphs, world models, distributed or federated learning, and enterprise data such as ERP or CRM. ## Description As Tech Lead & Staff Scientist (f/m/d), you will play a leading role in defining, prototyping and iterating a composable, multi-modal architecture for foundation models , focus ing on semi-structured data such as highly structured text or code and clos ely collab orating with a Tech Le ad for struc tured bu siness data . You will translate advances in LLMs, multimodal learning, and structured-data modeling into new research directions, model architectures, and evaluation approaches. Working across multiple R&D teams, you will define the technical direction and guide its execution while making targeted hands-on contributions to critical prototypes and experiments. This is the ideal role for a highly focused, ambitious individual with both, strong scientific and coordinating c a pa bilities to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and your chance to become a key contributor to one of the very few leading foundation models of European origin. The Role: * Take a leading role in establishing a new multimodal foundation model initiative, shaping its research agenda, technical direction and architecture with particular focus on se mi- structured data modalities multiple modalities of business data, such as highly structured text, code and others . * Identify high-potential research opportunities where SAP can deliver differentiated business value and translate them into a focused, evolving research and technical roadmap. * A ligning the work of AI scientists and engineers across research hypotheses, experiments, and architecture decisions. * Establish a high technical bar through architecture reviews, evaluation standards, and rigorous experimentation. * Make targeted hands-on contributions to validate key concepts, advance prototyping, and accelerate development. ## Related Videos - [Developer Experience, Platform Engineering and AI powered Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/990-developer-experience-platform-engineering-and-ai-powered-apps) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Machine learning in the browser with TensorFlowjs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/155-machine-learning-in-the-browser-with-tensorflowjs) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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