Globalization iXp Intern - Software Developer

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.

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.

The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers. This is more than an internship, it’s the foundation for a career built on connection, creativity, and impact.

Position title: SAP Globalization iXp Intern – Software Developer

Location: Palo Alto, EUA [hybrid position, 3 days per week working from the office]

Expected start date: September, 2026

Globalization Services’ AI-driven automation platform, supporting our next-generation Spec-to-Content and Knowledge Graph initiatives.

You will work on real production services and help build intelligent automation capabilities that support SAP’s global localization and compliance processes.

During the internship, you will contribute to software engineering activities across backend, frontend, data, and AI-enabled automation components. Responsibilities may include:

• Implementing high-quality, maintainable code in Python, Java, and/or JavaScript.
• Building backend and frontend components that integrate with SAP Business Technology Platform, AI/ML services, and enterprise data sources.
• Contributing to SAP’s internal Knowledge Graph capabilities using RDF, SPARQL, and related technologies.
• Supporting database schema design, data ingestion pipelines, and integration workflows across SAP systems.
• Participating in unit testing, debugging, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and pair programming with senior engineers.
• Documenting code, design decisions, and technical artifacts for long-term maintainability.

• Delivery of production‑grade features or components.
• Measurable contribution to at least one end-to-end workflow, such as API integration, Knowledge Graph query logic, UI functionality, or AI processing.
• Well‑documented code, tests, and design artifacts that can be maintained by the team after the internship.

You will work as part of a cross‑functional engineering team that includes:

• Senior developers and architects
• Product owners from globalization domains
• Engineering colleagues working on SAP BTP, AI automation, and Knowledge Graph initiatives

• A dedicated mentor
• Weekly 1:1 guidance
• Code reviews and architectural walkthroughs
• Access to training resources for SAP BTP, CAP, OData, Git Hub, AI/ML, and Knowledge Graph technologies
• Opportunities to participate in engineering syncs, demos, and technical deep dives

• Python, Java, and/or Java Script
• SAP BTP development, including Cloud Foundry, CAP, and OData services
• SQL, database design, and data modeling
• CI/CD pipelines, Git Hub workflows, and automated testing
• AI/ML foundations, including embeddings, generative AI, and LLM-driven automation
• Knowledge Graph technologies, including RDF, SPARQL, and triple stores
• ABAP concepts and SAP configuration content processes

• Agile software delivery
• Production‑level software development
• Code reviews and architecture discussions
• Debugging, observability, and performance…