SAP iXp Intern - AI Research PhD Associate (Summer 2026)

Overview As a PhD Intern in the SAP Internship Experience Program, you will work with experienced researchers and data scientists to tackle challenges posed by SAP customers and product units, advancing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for SAP product development. Position Details Title: SAP iXp Intern – AI Research PhD Associate (Summer 2026) Location: Palo Alto Expected start: Summer 2026 Contract: 4 months (minimum 4, ideally 6) Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs per week Responsibilities Collaborate with a team of experienced researchers and data scientists to address challenges posed by SAP customers and product units, delivering smart services across SAP’s portfolio. Perform state‑of‑the‑art research to advance Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on topics such as Foundation Models for Structured Data, Scalable access to business data using LLMs, and Knowledge Graphs. Publish research results and contribute to work that can be applied to SAP product development. Collaborate with academic researchers and cross‑functional partners, communicating research plans, progress, and results. Qualifications PhD student in your second year or Post‑doctoral researcher specializing in Generative Foundations Models on structured data. Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, LLMs, or Knowledge Graphs with experience building systems. Strong publication record in recognized ML/NLP conferences or journals (ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS). Proficient in PyTorch, Python, HuggingFace Transformers, statistical analysis, and shell scripting. Fluent in English. Benefits and Support Participants gain hands‑on research experience, mentorship, and exposure to SAP’s global community, with learning resources, career development support, and visibility across the organization. EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAP SE