Student Training and Rotation (STAR) Program Intern (Developer - HANA Cloud Observability Service )

About SAP STAR Program   

 Global Student Training and Rotation (STAR) Program offers university students hands-on industry experience at SAP, the world’s leading software provider. As part of a global program across 14 countries, STAR students work on real business projects and develop professional skills. Unlike most internships, this program allows students to continue their studies at university without taking a break or needing to graduate first. Upon graduation, you will have opportunities to apply for open positions within SAP and potentially become a valued member of our team. 

Education and Qualifications 

 Open to undergraduate students who meet the following requirements and process the core competencies listed below.  

• Expected to graduate in Feb. 2027, Aug. 2027, or Feb. 2028 (required) 

• Course work in Database, Data Structures, Operating Systems (Linux), Algorithms, etc.  

• Experiences in SQL-based data analysis or semantical data modeling are highly preferred 

• Any practical project or work experience on LLM-based application development using LangGraph / LangChain is highly preferred 

• Analytical skills combined with the ability to work on complex topics is a plus 

• An open-minded, problem-solving attitude, resilience, and positive spirit even under challenging conditions 

• Any project or course work experience with Docker, K8s, Containerization is a plus 

• Experience in one or more programming languages - Python (preferred), Golang 

• Intermediate communication skills in English (Fluent is a plus) 

Role Overview: Developer 

 The program includes a rotation system that allows you to participate in three different projects or teams within the organization. Your first rotation will be in the HANA Cloud Service Team.  

<<Team Introduction >> 

The HANA Cloud Service team delivers diverse cloud services, including data storage and cloud observability, for both internal operations and customers. As our enterprise cloud environment continues to expand in scale and adoption, we're intensifying our focus on quality, agility, and operational efficiency. 

Our team is now prioritizing automation through AI capabilities - including traditional ML and GenAI - to enhance cloud operations such as incident management and complex database issue analysis using internal observability data. 

Here is the example of a project topic: 

• AI-powered automated observability data management and analysis 

• Automation of the memory usage pattern analysis to proactively detect memory related issues (e.g. leakage) 

• Automation of CI pipeline for verifying the Agent quality 

Program & Work Details  

• 18-month structured program with learning, mentorship, and rotations  

• Full-time (40 hrs/week) during breaks; part-time (20 hrs/week) or full-time during semesters  

• Flexible hours aligned with academic schedules  

• Eligible to apply for full-time roles after 9 months and graduation  

• Supports university field practicum / academic credit programs (대학 현장실습 프로그램 / 학점인정 프로그램). 

Hiring Process 

• Application Deadline: End of April 2026 

• Phone Interview: February-May 2026 

• Technical Interview (Bootcamp): Mid-May 2026 

• Offer Announcement: May to June 2026 

• Official start date: July 6, 2026 

Early applicants may be considered for earlier interviews. Positions may be filled before the application deadline, so early application is encouraged. You may only apply in one of the open positions.  

What You Can Expect  

• Real-world experience at a top global software company 

• 1:1 mentoring and structured training 

• Opportunity for global exposure and full-time conversion 

• Competitive intern salary (differentiated for undergraduate and graduate students) 

• Outstanding students may have opportunities to work abroad in SAP offices across Germany, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Spain, or other locations 

• Participation in SAP’s employee stock purchase program, allowing STAR students to become SAP shareholders 

• “This is an SAP global, strategic, paid internship placement that provides students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.”

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