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Original Posting Date: 10/19/26
Job Title: Developer (multiple positions available)
Location: 3410 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304
Work Model: Hybrid Work Model
Purpose and Objective:
SAP America, Inc. seeks a Developer (multiple positions available) at our Palo Alto, CA location to design and develop robust cloud-native applications using the SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model.
Expectations and Tasks:
Execute complex CDS/CQL data modeling for SAP HDI containers and package deployments using Cloud MTA build tools. Build seamless extensions using ABAP Cloud and facilitate real-time communication via SAP Event Mesh. Develop high-performance, scalable SAP Fiori applications using SAPUI5, featuring custom XML views, OData V4 binding, and SAP Cloud SDK integration. Architect and implement Generative AI workflows within SAP Build to automate complex business processes. Orchestrate distributed data processing via SAP Datasphere and deploy fine-tuned models to SAP AI Core using the SAP FedML library. Implement large-scale data pipelines using PySpark and Databricks, leveraging Apache Arrow Flight for high-speed, zero-copy data interoperability. Ensure rigorous data governance and privacy using SAP HANA Data Anonymization. Automate BTP infrastructure provisioning (Kyma/Cloud Foundry) using BTP CLI scripts to manage subaccounts, entitlements, and service instances. Lead hands-on Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) to benchmark distributed systems using JMeter. Design multi-region database replication strategies with PostgreSQL and validate horizontal scaling logic within cloud clusters.
QualificationsEducation and Occupational Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study and five (5) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience:
Experience must include three (3) years involving each of the following:
Developing SAP BTP applications using SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model;
Performing CDS/CQL data modeling for SAP HDI containers;
Creating ABAP Cloud extensions integrated via SAP Event Mesh;
Packaging applications using Cloud MTA build tools;
Implementing Generative AI workflows for business process automation using SAP Build and distributed data processing using SAP Datasphere;
Enforcing data privacy with SAP HANA Data Anonymization, and deploying finetuned models to SAP AI Core via SAP Federated Machine Learning (SAP FedML) library;
Developing Secure Enterprise Integration flows (iFlows) within SAP Integration Suite, utilizing Groovy scripting for message processing, and enforcing security with OIDC principal propagation via SAP Cloud Connector and XSUAA;
Automating infrastructure provisioning for SAP BTP environments (Kyma and Cloud Foundry) by utilizing btp CLI scripts to manage service instances, subaccount subscriptions, role collections, and entitlements;
Developing scalable SAP Fiori Apps using SAPUI5, creating custom XML Views and Fragments, and implementing OData V4 model binding and routing configurations integrated with SAP Cloud SDK; and
Implementing scalable data processing pipelines via PySpark and Databricks and utilizing the Apache Arrow Flight protocol to facilitate real-time, zero-copy data interoperability across data lakehouses.
Experience must involve one (1) year in the following:
Developing hands-on Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) to evaluate distributed system performance using JMeter, implementing multi-region database replication with PostgreSQL, and validating horizontal scaling logic within cloud-based clusters.
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.
Compensation Range Transparency: The annual base salary range for this position is $172,369 - $206,460. 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 $172,369 - $229,400. 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.
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Compensation Range Transparency
SAP believes pay transparency is essential to fostering an honest, supportive, and inclusive culture and is an important part of our commitment to pay equity. The salary range for this position is included in the job posting. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will fall within that range and will depend on factors such as education, skills, experience, location, and scope of the role, as determined through the selection process. Where applicable, SAP may also provide variable incentive opportunities and additional benefits, subject to the terms of the relevant plans and policies. Any variable incentive amount is target-based, with actual payouts dependent on company and individual performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, plus five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- Alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- Three years of experience developing SAP BTP applications using the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model
- Three years of experience performing CDS/CQL data modeling for SAP HDI containers
- Three years of experience creating ABAP Cloud extensions integrated via SAP Event Mesh
- Three years of experience packaging applications using Cloud MTA build tools
- Three years of experience implementing Generative AI workflows using SAP Build and distributed data processing using SAP Datasphere
- Three years of experience enforcing data privacy with SAP HANA Data Anonymization and deploying fine-tuned models to SAP AI Core using SAP FedML
- Three years of experience developing secure enterprise integration flows in SAP Integration Suite using Groovy, OIDC principal propagation, SAP Cloud Connector, and XSUAA
- Three years of experience automating SAP BTP infrastructure provisioning across Kyma and Cloud Foundry using BTP CLI scripts
- Three years of experience developing scalable SAP Fiori applications using SAPUI5, custom XML views and fragments, OData V4 binding, routing, and SAP Cloud SDK
- Three years of experience implementing scalable data processing pipelines using PySpark, Databricks, and Apache Arrow Flight
- One year of experience developing distributed-system performance Proof-of-Concepts using JMeter, implementing multi-region PostgreSQL replication, and validating horizontal scaling in cloud clusters
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair overall, with satisfaction higher in certain roles and geographies, especially sales with strong on‑target earnings. Feedback suggests compensation is above average for a large enterprise software employer even if not at the very top of the tech market.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off, holidays, volunteer time, and a formal sabbatical option are part of the total rewards. These offerings contribute meaningfully to overall value even when base salary alone may feel mid‑pack.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs/FSAs and mental‑health support, form a robust core of the package. Paired with other coverages, this breadth reinforces strong total compensation value.
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