Student Training and Rotation (STAR) Program Intern (Platform Engineer -Dev Support)

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 and graduate 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, Computer Network, Algorithms, etc.  

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

• 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 

Role Overview: Platform Engineer 

 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 HANA DevSupport Team.  

There is no perfect software/services. Customers frequently meet issues during running HANA / HANA Cloud. But SAP has a state-of-the-art "support process". Most known product or consulting issues are handled by SAP product support or consultants. But some issues are really caused by a new bug of HANA. In this case, DevSupport team in HANA database development org is a team to investigate them and communicate with customers on behalf of entire HANA development team as the final stage of SAP support process. 

So, it will be great experience to support customers of HANA and HANA Cloud. You can learn most components consisted in HANA / HANA Cloud and how they affect each other from HANA development point of view. You can understand what kind of issues customers have from customer point of view in the market. 

Here is the example of a project topic: 

• Support customers of HANA and HANA Cloud in HANA team 

• Investigate the issues initially and narrow down them with mentors. 

Program & Work Details  

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

• Employment Type: Fixed-term Intern 18 months 

• Probation Period: 3 months from the date of hire (extendable if necessary) 

• The detailed working conditions will be subject to the employment agreement 

• 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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