Senior ML Scientist – Large Language Models and Generative AI Full-time

We help the world run better

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Summary:

At SAP, we integrate AI technology with extensive industry-specific data and deep process knowledge to create innovative AI capabilities for all SAP applications. Large Language Models (LLMs) hold immense potential to change the way we work and develop products. They are reshaping the landscape of Machine Learning across various domains. However, their limited ability to leverage tabular data leaves a considerable share of enterprise data untapped. It is SAP’s mission to overcome this challenge within the realm of Business AI. Our goal is to adapt Foundation Models to SAP data, enabling our clients to solve their business processes more effectively.

The Role:

• Unique opportunity to engage with our partners to extend the capabilities of Large Language Models to SAP enterprise business data embedded in a diverse business context.
• Support in partnership development, identifying common grounds and enabling knowledge transfer to foster collaboration. This includes refining use cases, data selection, and establishing a solid technical foundation for partnership projects.
• Act as a problem solver to address organizational and process challenges, leveraging technical expertise to bridge gaps, streamline operations, and facilitate smooth execution of partnership initiatives.
• Strong Experience with the latest advancements in the field of LLMs, Foundational Models, and Machine Learning, and apply the expertise to enhance the models and improve product quality.
• Drive research collaborations with academic and commercial partners.
• Ability to solve problems using LLMs + Knowledge Graphs with In-context learning and fine tuning.

What you bring :

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or other relevant disciplines.
• Solid background in Foundation Models, Large Language Models, and their application in a business context.
• Deep understanding of issues and opportunities of applying Generative AI in a business context.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar.
• 4+ years of professional experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural teams.

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 and more equitable world.
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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 150700 – 256100(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 394766 | Work Area:Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 – 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Requisition ID: 394766

Posted Date: May 10, 2024

Work Area: Software-Design and Development

Career Status: Professional

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Expected Travel: 0 – 10%

Location: