SAP iXp Intern - Full-Stack Software Engineer

Job Description

What you'll bring

You're completing or have recently finished a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. You're drawn to AI research and want to contribute to engineering projects at the frontier of enterprise technology.

• Strong programming skills in Python or Java
• Familiarity with agentic engineering, including terminal agents and coding harnesses
• Experience building web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• A customer-oriented mindset — you consider the user's experience when building software
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas clearly
• Comfort collaborating across multiple teams and time zones as priorities evolve

We also look for people who communicate clearly, keep the customer in mind, and enjoy finding smart solutions to problems — whatever stage of your career you're at.

In addition to the role-specific skills above, all student and early talent positions at SAP look for candidates who are open to working with AI tools — including agentic AI — to automate everyday tasks, prototype ideas, and build confidence in AI-assisted ways of working from day one.

What you'll build

You'll join the Research & Innovation team in Silicon Valley and work on AI projects that explore the future of enterprise technology. Your work will span model research, prototyping, and collaboration with researchers and AI startups.

• Prototype AI solutions using frontier language models and agentic framework
• Explore model training techniques, including fine-tuning, pre-training, and reinforcement learnin
• Design benchmarks to measure model and system performanc
• Collaborate with Stanford researchers and Silicon Valley AI startups on applied researc
• Build full-stack features that connect AI capabilities to enterprise workflow
• Share findings through technical reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions in an agile team

Where you belong

The Research & Innovation team in Silicon Valley explores frontier AI with close ties to Stanford, UCI, and leading AI startups. You'll work across engineering, product, and research with a team that values curiosity and genuine contribution. When you join SAP, you'll be a part of SAP Next Gen — a global community of students and early professionals with access to mentors, development programmes, and peers. This full-time internship runs from August 2026 to February 2027 at SAP Labs Palo Alto.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Our company does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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