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Position title: SAP SuccessFactors iXp Intern – AI Software Developer

Location: San Ramon, USA

Expected Start Date: June 2026

Duration: 10 Weeks

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and deliver new features using Java and legacy stack within an agile team setup.

• Build services using Java, Spring, REST framework, deploying with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and scrum teams while setting a positive example.

• Contribute across the stack, designing scalable distributed systems and ensuring robust, cloud-compliant deployments (e.g., zero-downtime, feature flags, frequent releases).

• Gain deep understanding of the compensation module and legacy systems, contributing new functionality and improvements.

• Engage in all stages of development—from requirements analysis to architecture, coding, testing, and delivery.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline; a master’s degree in computer science is highly preferred.

• Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled, or recently graduated (start date must be within 6 months of graduation date) from a coding academy/bootcamp, apprenticeship, associate, bachelor’s, master’s or JD/PhD program

• Strong technical proficiency in one or more programming languages or platforms, including Java, Node.js, Python, HTML5, and JavaScript.

• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and hands-on experience in their design and development.

• Familiarity with source control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.

• Familiarity in software development using cloud-native technologies across IaaS providers including SAP, AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Where You Belong

Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools and educational partners, who are passionate about innovation and technology.

1. Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support.

2. Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better.  You’ll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach.

3. Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond.

SAP SuccessFactors is a leading cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) suite that helps organizations manage talent functions like hiring, performance, learning, and compensation. The Compensation module simplifies salary, bonus, and equity planning with a scalable and secure cloud solution.

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Requisition ID: 447846  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid