Senior Developer (f/m/d) for Knowledge Graph Research

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:  

You will be part of the Global Content Group – an SAP unit that builds a very large RDF knowledge graph.

In your function, you will:

• Contribute to a knowledge graph construction and consumption platform via conceptualization and implementation
• Work as an expert in a development team
• Conceptualize and execute the product research strategy of the group
• Translate academic findings into product engineering
• Maintain contacts within academia (universities, professors)
• Supervise Bachelor’s theses, Master’s theses, and academic research projects
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations and transition them to product engineering
• Guide students in their research projects
• Communicate complexity to experts and the management

What you bring:   

• PhD (or PhD close to completion) in computer science
• Strong scientific background with a strong track record of top venue publications (e.g., ELDB, SIGMOD, NeurIPS)
• Strong development skills, particularly in Python
• Knowledge in cloud application development, particularly Kubernetes
• Deep knowledge in data management and data modeling
• Very deep knowledge in RDF-based knowledge graphs – particularly OWL ontologies and RDF
• Proven experience with neuro-symbolic AI systems
• Very strong communication skills in German and English

Where you belong:   

The Global Content Group (GCG) consolidates SAP business knowledge (so-called business content) and makes it available to SAP consultants, partners, and customers for transformation projects via various platforms such as Signavio, Business Accelerator Hub, or LeanIX. The GCG Enterprise Knowledge Graph serves as the central data source of GCG. It also provides the foundation for advanced AI initiatives.

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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.

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Requisition ID: 441968  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

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