Working Student (f/m/d) - Working student for AI Agent Research and Vibe Coding

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 working student helping us with the implementation and evaluation of recent research results in the agentic AI literature and their adoption within an SAP context. Our team focuses on building, analyzing and benchmarking (multi-)agent systems according to the newest research insights. In your role, you will be supporting the team by quickly building prototypes reproducing experimental findings from the literature. It is also expected that you will experiment and assess new programming techniques like vibe coding for acceleration of this prototyping processes. You will investigate code quality and purpose of the created code, for which you should bring a strong analytical understanding of software engineering with you.

You will be part of a team assigned to a newly created frontrunner project. As such you should be open to adapt to a dynamically evolving environment and frequent changes of operational strategies.

Required skills

• Student (f/m/d) at a university or university of applied sciences
• Prior expertise with artificial intelligence and machine learning, knowledge of agent-based systems is a plus
• Good programming skills in at least one programming language (more is better)
• Experience with software development
• Fluency in German or English
• Working form Karlsruhe or Walldorf 2-3 times a week is required

Preferred skills

• Preferred field of study: Informatics, Mathematics or similar
• Proficiency with software design and architecture
• Interest to experiment with new techniques like vibe coding
• Ability to communicate accurately and proactively
• Team player with a collaboration mindset

Where you belong

SAP’s Research and Innovation department is a global hub for pioneering technologies and transformative ideas, driving the future of enterprise software through bold experimentation and strategic foresight. Operating at the intersection of AI-native architectures, secure distributed cloud, and hyper-personalized user experiences, the team collaborates across engineering, academia, and industry to incubate early-stage products and shape SAP’s long-term innovation agenda. With a mission to accelerate transformation and deliver real-world impact, the department thrives on curiosity, agility, and a commitment to pushing technological boundaries.

The team for AI native research is advancing a vision for enterprise software that transcends traditional application boundaries, focusing on the orchestration of intelligent, adaptive systems that operate seamlessly in the background. By exploring architectures where autonomous agents dynamically manage and optimize business processes, the group is redefining how organizations interact with technology - shifting from direct application use to a model where human involvement centers on strategic oversight, guidance, and exception handling.

Application documents

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.

This is a SAP global, strategic, paid working student position that provides students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.

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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.

AI Usage in the Recruiting Process

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