Senior AI Application Engineer for CPIT Finance Process & Solutions Excellence

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. 

 

 

 

What you'll build:

Working in an agile framework, our IT team is emphasizing agility, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving. Beyond development, we help SAP win the right way by providing digital solutions and services to SAP’s internal business, with a strong finance focus.

As a AI Application Engineer in our Finance Process & Solutions Excellence (FPSE) team, you will be a key player shaping the future of our global finance systems with additional focus on the AI deployment. Your mission is to balance groundbreaking innovation with rock-solid operational integrity by designing and implementing intelligent solutions for our end-to-end finance processes. You will focus on Record-to-Report (R2R) domain, translating strategic vision into robust and scalable system designs that create measurable business value.

• Own the end-to-end solution design for strategic finance initiatives, architecting the solution from concept through implementation to align with business outcomes.
• Design, drive and deploy solutions for our finance domain by creating next-generation solutions that embed AI capabilities and advanced automation to boost efficiency.
• Guarantee the operational excellence of our finance landscape. You will provide expert-level support, troubleshoot critical issues, and ensure rock-solid stability for both new and existing solutions within our agile framework.
• Serve as the critical bridge between business and technology, leveraging your mastery of finance processes to translate complex requirements into robust, intelligent Business AI solutions.

 

What you bring:

• A proven track record of 8+ years in a techno-functional role (e.g., Solutions Architect, Senior Analyst, Consultant or Engineer) designing complex financial applications.
• Deep functional mastery of Record-to-Report (R2R) or equivalent finance processes, combined with hands-on SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP (PCE+PuC) experience.
• AI Engineering Experience in roles such as Prompt Engineer, AI Engineer, ML Engineer, LLM Engineer, AI Solution Engineer, or similar
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset to translate business needs into elegant technical solutions.
• Hands-on SAP Expertise in SAP Finance domain ideally coupled with Signavio Suite experience and LeanIX solution
• Programming/development skills are a strong advantage, particularly in ABAP/ABAP OO, CDS Views, ABAP RAP, SAPUI5, oData, or BTP.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, such as SAFe, Scrum or Kanban.
• A keen interest in applying AI/ML concepts, fluent English (mandatory), and beneficial German language skills

 

Where you belong:

Welcome to the Finance Process & Solutions Excellence team. We simplify internal finance processes with AI, Joule, and automation. Our innovations boost efficiency and directly support SAP’s goal to be the #1 Enterprise Application and Business AI company.

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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 world.

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Requisition ID: 453583  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid