Developer - Intelligent Search (f/m/d)

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 do

Summary: The Developer - Intelligent Search (f/m/d) contributes to shaping the next level of SAP's AI Search service offering for multiple scenarios within the company. You will join a newly created team of motivated individuals in a well-established broader group of search experts.

The Role:

• Take part in a global, agile delivery team to create the next generation AI Search for critical SAP internal and external scenarios
• Develop state-of-the-art AI Search features using LLMs, semantic/classical/hybrid search scenarios, and other advanced algorithms to enhance information retrieval
• Design, implement, and enhance retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems
• Set up and configure search solutions based on LoB-specific requirements
• Optimize search result relevance by refining and enhancing our search algorithms

What you bring

We are looking for an innovative, self-driven team player to become an integral part of our development team:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar
• 3+ years of professional working experience in software development
• Hands-on experience in working with search applications such as OpenSearch / Elasticsearch, Coveo, or similar
• In-depth knowledge of search applications and state-of-the-art search features
• Extensive experience in Python, FastAPI, and LangChain
• Experience with Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience building RAG systems
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker
• Passion, resilience under pressure, a high level of initiative, and dedication to taking responsibility and ensuring quality are essential
• Proficient in both German and English, with good communication skills

Meet your team

The Intelligent Search team, a part of the Corporate Processes & Information Technology (CPIT) organization within SAP, is on an exciting journey to develop, enhance, and operate the strategic Intelligent Search Service end-to-end. This includes the whole process from gathering content from various source systems through crawling, AI Search, and integration into consuming agentic AI or chat scenarios, websites, or platforms. As we drive the adoption of our service, we actively collaborate with various critical LoBs and teams within SAP. Our solutions are globally utilized by customers, partners, and employees.

The team consists of motivated individuals from various locations, primarily working out of the EMEA region.

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.

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