Senior AI Architect (f/m/d)

Posted on March 20, 2026
Walldorf
Posted on March 20, 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:

We are looking for a Senior AI Architect (f/m/d) to join our AI Strategy & Advisory team and help drive SAP Business AI at our customers. You will act as a E2E advisor (f/m/d) for AI topics, support strategic AI initiatives, and translate ideas into production-ready solutions that deliver measurable business value.

As an AI Architect (f/m/d) - you play an important role in bringing one of the most important technologies of our time - Artificial Intelligence - into action at customers and for SAP’s strategy.

Take responsibility for supporting customers’ SAP Business AI journey:

  • Help establish yourself as a key contact for AI-related topics at customers
  • Support the design of SAP Business AI architectures aligned with customer business strategy
  • Develop AI Strategies for our customers
  • Translate strategic AI initiatives into measurable business value
  • Support our customers in discovering effective ways to apply AI to create real value
  • Contribute to developing AI roadmaps, conducting ideation workshops, AI hackathons and participate in architecture discussions
  • Design AI-powered systems that automate manual processes and optimize engineering workflows
  • Provide guidance & know-how on Artificial Intelligence – Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest AI technology developments and advise on potential business benefits
  • AI is a team sport - work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. AI product management, go-to market teams, consulting) to leverage the full potential
  • Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and team enablement – supporting AI adoption across our region while engaging with global, international customers

What you bring:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Several years of experience in an AI focused role
  • Solid knowledge of Artificial Intelligence & IT architectures - Agentic AI & Generative AI
  • Passion for AI and digital transformation, with a strong desire to learn and grow in how these technologies drive business success
  • Demonstrated ability to automate complex workflows using AI agents, with understanding of agentic patterns
  • Good experience with SAP and understanding of its architecture (e.g. SAP Business AI, SAP Business Technology Platform, GenAI Hub)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Good business acumen & professional communication skills
  • Excellent communication skills in both German and English
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to identify high-impact automation opportunities and translate them into working solutions

Nice-to-haves:

  • Experience building AI Centers of Excellence and running AI programs
  • Prior customer-facing advisory or consulting experience

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 world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides 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: [email protected].

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.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

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

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