Working Student (f/m/d) - Demo and Showcase Development for CTO R&I Applied Research

Posted on May 30, 2026
Potsdam
Posted on May 30, 2026

About this role

We help the world run better 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.

What you'll build

SAP's Research & Innovation (R&I) business unit is shaping the next generation of enterprise software. Our central innovation unit under SAP’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) explores, applies, and scales new technologies. As part of this organization, the Applied Research team is a technology-focused and research-driven expert team that is responsible for:

  • Innovate with product teams - advise on and solve their research challenges, as well as develop together prototypes and new features
  • Applying latest research results, publish academic results, supervise theses and ensure strong academic collaborations (such as joint research projects, guest lectures, committees) with local universities, e.g., Hasso-Plattner-Institut
  • Develop engineering and research talent with individual grow paths from idea to product, mentoring of strong and experienced colleagues, and some freedom of choice to shape the future of SAP

At the moment, we are working closely with SAP Signavio and Business AI on the topics of Agent Mining as well as Agent Constraints. These are our current projects, but we are not limited to them, and we are always looking for new topics in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), data management, user experience, and cloud computing. In this role, you’ll support in building different demos, prototypes and showcases for convincing SAP stakeholders and customers from (y)our ideas and research results on the future of enterprise software.

What you bring

You are a Bachelor or Master student (f/m/d) at a university or a university of applied sciences. We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning:

  • Preferred fields of study: Computer Science or a related field
  • Strong programming skills and knowledge with related AI tools
  • Very good understanding in at least two of our following priority topics: Artificial Intelligence, enterprise software and business processes, software engineering, data management, user experience, or cloud computing
  • Good analytical and structural thinking skills and great interest in exploring new technologies and understanding how these help to tackle enterprise challenges
  • Reliable and open-minded with strong team working skills, determined to reach a goal in time as well as the ability to work independently and to prioritize
  • Very good communication and fluent English and German language skills - both written and verbal

Where you belong

The Applied Research team that has been established to future-proof SAP products. Our team comprises highly skilled, innovative, and technology-focused experts that closely collaborate with Line of Businesses to solve future business and technology challenges based on latest research findings. By creating prototypes, applying academic results, and ensuring adoption of them, we invent and prevent strategic surprises for SAP.

Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a resume in table form, school leaving certificates, certificate of enrollment, current university transcript of records, copies of any academic degrees already earned, and if available, references from former employers (including internships). Please also describe your experience and skills in foreign languages and computer programs / programming languages.

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