SAP

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Requisition ID: 458845Work Area: Software-Design and DevelopmentExpected Travel: 0%Career Status: ProfessionalEmployment Type: Regular Full TimeCareer Level: T3-3Additional Locations:    Original Posting Date: 08/17/2026    Job Title: Senior Developer  Location: Palo Alto, CA   Work Model: Hybrid work model    Purpose and Objective:    SAP America, Inc. seeks a Senior Developer at our Palo Alto, CA location responsible for engineering focusing on design, coding, testing, and quality assurance of specific SAP product features as part of a development team.     Expectations and Tasks:   Build SAP’s Business Data Cloud and implement a highly available and scalable data platform infrastructure using cloud, SAP proprietary, and open-source technologies. Implement parts of a highly available and scalable data platform infrastructure leveraging, established SAP technologies. Solve complex problems in the distributed data processing domain – availability, scalability, performance, multiple consistency models. Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams to deliver on a common vision and delight our customers. Champion best in class engineering methodologies and architectural practices within our organization.     Education and Occupational Experience:   Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study and six (6) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Employer will accept a 3 or 4 year Bachelor’s degree. Alternatively, a master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.    Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience:   Experience must include four (4) years involving each of the following:   Python/PySpark and at least two Java, Scala, C/C++, or Golang and their eco-system;  Modern Database Management Systems and SAP HANA Cloud specifically, Postgres and MySQL;  Cloud native data processing environments such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud and technologies including Spark, Flink, Hadoop and Kafka;   Designing and implementing Kubernetes, Helm and microservices orchestration;  Designing, building and maintaining CI/CD systems using Github Actions and Jenkins pipelines along with relevant plugins and extensions;  GitOps model, self-healing, reconciliation and resilience;  Agile practices and cloud native development approaches; and  Leading small to medium sized projects spanning multiple time zones.    Travel: N/A.     This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the SAP Internal Employee Referral Policy.    Internal use only: reference code lhrs4262  SAP:SAIL  EX:OUT    We help the world run betterAt 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.  ​We win with inclusionSAP’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.SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.    For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.   Compensation Range Transparency:  The annual base salary range for this position is $205,621 - $269,544. 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 $205,621 - $306,300. 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.    AI Usage in the Recruitment Process For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.Additional Locations: ​ ​ Nearest Major Market: San Jose Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto Job Segment: Computer Science, Developer, Cloud, Open Source, ERP, Technology