SAP · 21 hours ago
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $420K/yr
10+ years expSAP is a leading company in enterprise application software, seeking a highly skilled Principal Machine Learning Engineer to design and deliver intelligent systems that power large-scale AI capabilities. The role involves mentoring engineers, shaping infrastructure, and driving impactful AI initiatives across SAP’s global ecosystem.
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Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement production systems in Go, Java and Python (full-stack experience a plus)
Build and optimize backend services, databases, APIs, and LLM infrastructure
Leverage technologies such as Kafka, Postgres, Hana, gRPC, and advanced LLM frameworks
Mentor and guide engineers from junior to senior levels, fostering technical excellence
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into scalable, high-impact solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field, with strong programming expertise
10+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of delivering complex systems
Proven ability to work independently and lead initiatives from idea to deployment
Hands-on experience with AI/ML and/or LLM systems in a production environment
Expertise in distributed systems design and implementation
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
Strong English communication skills and ability to thrive in global, multicultural team
Architect, design, and implement production systems in Go, Java and Python (full-stack experience a plus)
Build and optimize backend services, databases, APIs, and LLM infrastructure
Leverage technologies such as Kafka, Postgres, Hana, gRPC, and advanced LLM frameworks
Mentor and guide engineers from junior to senior levels, fostering technical excellence
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into scalable, high-impact solutions
Preferred
Open-source contributions or significant personal technical projects
Experience integrating AI capabilities into large-scale enterprise products
Strong problem-solving skills and an iterative, results-oriented mindset
Benefits
SAP North America Benefits
Company
SAP
SAP provides enterprise application software to various industries, including consumer, discrete manufacturing, public services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2019-04-24Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
2015-06-01Grant· $1.37M
1998-08-03IPO
Leadership Team
Christian Klein
CEO & Member of the Executive Board
Sandi de Souza
Chief Financial Officer: Africa
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