SAP

Machine Learning Expert

SAP$152K — $254K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in software development.
  • Proficient in Python, GoLang, or Java.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture for enterprise applications.
  • Experience with cloud-native development and DevOps practices.
  • 2 years working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI.
  • Familiarity with Langgraph/Langchain for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver intelligent, distributed systems for AI capabilities.
  • Architect and implement production systems using Go, Java, and Python.
  • Optimize backend services, databases, APIs, and LLM infrastructure.
  • Leverage technologies like Kafka, Postgres, and advanced LLM frameworks.
  • Mentor engineers across experience levels to promote technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Shape infrastructure ideas from concept to production for global impact.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Employee Referral Program.
  • Additional SAP North America benefits according to eligibility.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 459078
Work Area: Software-Design and Development
Expected Travel: 0%
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Career Level: T4PF-1


Original Posting Date: 08/17/2026

Job Title: Machine Learning Expert

Location: Atlanta, GA

Work Model:Hybrid Work Model.

Purpose and Objective:

SAP Labs, LLC seeks a Machine Learning Expert at our Atlanta, GA location to design and deliver intelligent, distributed systems that power large-scale AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities.

Expectations and Tasks:

Shape cutting-edge infrastructure and bring bold ideas from concept to production-driving meaningful impact across SAP's global ecosystem. Architect, design, and implement production systems in Go, Java and Python. Build and optimize backend services, databases, APIs, and LLM infrastructure. Leverage technologies such as Kafka, Postgres, Hana, gRPC, and advanced LLM frameworks. Mentor and guide engineers from junior to senior levels, fostering technical excellence. Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into scalable, high-impact solutions.

Education and Occupational Experience:

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Technology, Engineering, or a related field of study and seven (7) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Technology, Engineering, or a related field of study and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience:

Experience must include five (5) years involving each of the following:

  • Python, GoLang, or Java;

  • Software architecture modeling, documentation drafting, and exercising best practices for large-scale enterprise applications; and

  • Cloud-native application development and DevOps practices - PaaS offerings, CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment techniques within SAP ecosystems.


Experience must involve two (2) years in the following:

  • Working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI with a strong understanding of emerging techniques and best practices; and

  • Building Agents using Langgraph/Langchain with vector stores for building Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.


Travel: N/A.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the SAP Internal Employee Referral Policy.

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Compensation Range Transparency: The annual base salary range for this position is $152,131 - $254,745. 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 annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is $176,300 - $299,700. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate 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. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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

Additional Locations:

Requisition ID: 459078

Posted Date: Aug 17, 2026

Work Area: Software-Design and Development

Career Status: Professional

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Expected Travel: 0%

Location:

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