Associate Software Engineer

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

As an Associate Software Engineer, you'll contribute to the development, delivery, and maintenance of the Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and tools used to build business software with ABAP

After a comprehensive onboarding, you will:

• Develop and evolve infrastructure and IDE components, primarily using ABAP, Java, and TypeScript
• Integrate generative AI capabilities into ABAP tooling—transforming how business applications are developed
• Enhance cloud-readiness and modern development practices within the ABAP environment
• Explore emerging trends in AI, pro-code development, and IDE evolution to drive innovatio

ABAP is a foundational technology powering enterprise software. If you're excited by the idea of shaping how thousands of developers build business-critical solutions, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the core of SAP's development landscape.

What you bring

You have a strong foundation in software engineering through academic studies or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or related technical fields.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience gained through academic work, internships, or personal projects with professional coding tools or IDEs
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming, ideally in Java or TypeScript
• Exposure to Eclipse Plugin or Visual Studio Code Extension development
• Fluent communication skills in both German and English

You're also:

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working in cross-functional settings
• Analytical and eager to solve complex technical challenges
• Quality-driven and passionate about building robust, scalable solutions

We welcome early-career engineers with a passion for software craftsmanship and innovation.

Where you belong

Join a diverse, international department working in collaborative Scrum teams dedicated to the ABAP ecosystem. We embrace Agile principles and offer excellent upskilling opportunities from day one to help you grow and thrive.

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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