What you’ll do
Position Title : SAP iXp Intern - Software Developer
Location : Palo Alto, CA
Expected Start Date : June 2025
Contract Duration : 6 months
Work Hours : 20 to 40 hours per week
- Work as a part of our cross-functional team to design, develop, and test usable software in close collaboration with the product owner, architect, and other developers
- Handle the design, development, code review, testing, and documentation of applications and proof of concept prototypes
- Write maintainable and testable code, ability to understand and augment existing code without introducing regression
- Explore and learn APIs of new frameworks / tools quickly
- Acquire development skills in new areas and technologies in alignment with team priorities
- Have fun
What you bring
We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stay curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
Education : Computer Science, Software Engineer or related field
Eligibility : Must be currently enrolled, or recently graduated (start date must be within 6 months of graduation date) from a coding academy / bootcamp, apprenticeship, associate, bachelor’s, master’s or JD / PhD program
Strong Computer Science Foundations : Solid understanding of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming (OOP), and software design principlesFrontend Development Experience : Proficient with fundamental web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with practical experience working with modern frameworks such as ReactKnowledge of LLM (Large Language Model) Concepts : Exposure to topics such as prompt engineering, fine-tuning, embeddings, model evaluation, and LLM application developmentAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills : Strong ability to break down complex problems, think critically, and devise scalable, efficient solutions in ambiguous or fast-paced environmentsProgramming Proficiency : Hands-on experience coding in one or more languages such as JavaScript / TypeScript, Java, or PythonVersion Control Experience : Familiarity with using Git for version control, including basic workflows such as branching and pull requestsCommunication and Collaboration : Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, work effectively in cross-functional teams, and be comfortable working collaboratively in a virtual environmentCuriosity and Growth Mindset : Eagerness to learn new technologies, adapt to changing priorities, and seek feedback to continuously improveBonus (Preferred but Not Required) : Experience with backend development (e.g., Node.js, REST APIs, databases) Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or deployment tools Understanding of machine learning fundamentals or NLP (natural language processing) beyond LLMsMeet your team
SAP Foundation is a global team that builds products and tools that enhance the user experience of SAP’s flagship ERP product, SAP S / 4HANA Cloud Public Edition. Our overall goal is to boost adoption among customers and partners. For business users, we are innovating with My Home, the start page for SAP S / 4HANA, and embedded AI. For developers, we create tools to make it easier to build SAP Fiori apps, including SAP Fiori elements and SAP Fiori tools.
As a member of the SAP UX Foundation team in Palo Alto, you will work in a dynamic environment with colleagues around the world, helping to develop business AI and collaboration capabilities that make it easier for our customers to use SAP S / 4HANA Cloud. If you want to hone your development skills to solve cutting-edge business challenges, this may be the role for you.