DATA SCIENCE: SAP Next Talent - Rotational Program (2025 Grads - Summer Cohort)

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. 

 

 

 

**Application deadline is October 24, 2024**

 

The SAP Next Talent (SNT) Technical Early Talent Rotation Program will launch your career by diving into the vast, innovative world of SAP. SNT brings out your best by working on different technologies, developing new skills and connections, and making an impact by contributing to SAP’s goal of being the #1 Enterprise application and Business AI company. 

 

Here’s how:   

• Join a cohort of other curious, passionate, and motivated individuals  

• Rotate every 6 months across a vast-array of teams to experience different technology stacks, products, and industries while refining your knowledge and understanding of the business  

• Receive impactful projects, tailored learning, robust mentorship, and networking opportunities   

 

With this program, you will be better equipped to find teams within SAP that best align with your passions and career goals. As an SNTer, you will be eligible to permanently join a dedicated team after or during any of the three 6-month rotations.  

 

The goal for the SAP Next Talent program is to fill naturally occurring backfill or new roles in the company with SAP Next Talent participants.  

 

Get ready to grow exponentially by building a broad range of skills while discovering your strengths, making you a versatile and influential professional in the B2B (Business to Business) tech space! 

 
Three reasons to join SAP Next Talent (SNT) 

1. Diverse Learning Opportunities: Through the three rotations, you'll have the chance to work in various teams and experience different technology stacks, products, and industries. This diversity of experiences will help you broaden your skill set and understanding of the business world, setting you up for a well-rounded and versatile career in the software industry. 

1. Supportive Environment: You’ll join a cohort of fellow early talent who share your passion and motivation. Your cohort will go through upskilling workshops together and meet up at other office engagements. SNT’s supportive community will provide you with a network of peers, mentors and over 100 SNT Alums, who can guide you through your professional journey. Additionally, you'll receive tailored learning opportunities and robust mentorship to help you reach your full potential. 

1. Real Impact in AI: SAP is a global leader in enterprise software touching 87% of global commerce, which uniquely positions the company to lead in AI. As a participant in SNT, you'll be contributing to SAP's mission of becoming the #1 Enterprise application and Business AI company. You'll work on impactful projects that make a difference, giving you a sense of purpose and the opportunity to see your work influence the business world positively. 

 

Who you are: 

 

We are looking for early talent who have solid technical fundamentals, are knowledgeable about GenAI, who are fueled by curiosity and thrive on self-improvement, show the ability to learn quickly, are team players, and want to work for a B2B (Business to Business) software company. You enjoy working on meaningful projects and are energized by being part of a community.

 

Our required qualifications for this recruitment cycle includes:  

• Graduating from a degree or certification program in 2025 and ability to start in July 2025

• Education or relevant practical experience in Data Science (Bachelors, Masters, Community College, or Bootcamps)  

• No requirement for U.S. work authorization sponsorship, now or in the future. SAP Next Talent currently does not support U.S. work authorization sponsorship at any-point.  

• Ability to work out of Palo Alto and/or San Ramon, CA offices at least 3 days/week (relocation stipend available) 

• Currently studying or residing in the United States 

• Fluent in English: written and verbal communication skills 

 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Prior SAP experience 

• Foundational knowledge and/or hands-on experience with GenAI languages, frameworks, and skills 

• Involvement and/or leadership in associations or student organizations 

 

Tech Skills: 

Data Science 

• Knowledge in Python, R, SQL and data science methodologies 

• Hands-on experience with data structures, complexity analysis, and foundation models or LLMs 

• Strong foundation in ML frameworks (scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch) as well as machine learning concepts, algorithms, and techniques 

 

Business Skills: 

• Customer-Centric: Understand customer needs and translate to actionable items 

• Effective and Proactive Communication:  Reaches out proactively, networks, seeks answers, finds new projects 

• Growth Mindset: Ability to think critically, creatively, and can pivot when necessary 

• Process-oriented: Excellent organizational and multitasking skills 

• Problem-solver: Connects dots, sees patterns, gaps, or opportunities to proactively solve problems  

 

Please note: The recruitment process will begin with an invitation to complete an online assessment which is required to proceed. 

 

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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 and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

 

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

 

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 101300 - 172200(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process.  SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link:  SAP North America Benefits.

 

Requisition ID: 407617 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

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