SAP iXp Intern - AI Developer

Position Title: SAP iXp Intern - AI Developer

Office Location: Palo Alto, CA

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week

What you'll bring

You're studying Computer Science, Data Science, or AI — and you want to apply generative AI to real enterprise HR problems.

• Current enrolment or recent graduation in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• Knowledge of generative AI and motivation to learn the mechanics of LLMs, RAG, and agentic AI
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools such as Claude or Copilot
• Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into structured documentation — process flows, scope items, and user stories
• A customer-oriented mindset — thinking about how AI can improve HR experiences for SAP customers
• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors or another enterprise cloud HR platform is a plus

We also look for people who communicate clearly, keep the customer in mind, and enjoy finding smart solutions to problems — whatever stage of your career you're at.

In addition to the role-specific skills above, all student and early talent positions at SAP look for candidates who are open to working with AI tools — including agentic AI — to automate everyday tasks, prototype ideas, and build confidence in AI-assisted ways of working from day one.

What you'll build

You'll work at the intersection of cloud HCM and AI on the SAP Best Practices for HCM team.

• Support development and delivery of preconfigured Best Practices content across the SAP SuccessFactors suite
• Apply generative AI to accelerate content creation, process documentation, and intelligent automation
• Decompose end-to-end HR business processes into discrete scope items for Best Practices delivery
• Translate stakeholder requirements into sprint-ready user stories and structured delivery artifacts
• Explore how agentic AI is reshaping workforce management and contribute to the team's AI thinking

Where you belong

You'll join the SAP Best Practices for HCM team — working at the intersection of cloud HR and enterprise AI. This is a full-time, 12-month internship at SAP Labs, Inc., 3410 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. When you join SAP, you'll be a part of SAP Next Gen — a global community of students and early professionals with access to mentors, development programmes, and peers. You'll build deep expertise in HR technology and the practical application of AI within enterprise software.

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