Forward Deployed AI Engineer (T2 - AI Developer)

SAP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP Singapore is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Engineer (T2) to independently build AI-native enterprise applications and work directly with customers to solve complex business problems. You will own technical workstreams, design production-grade AI solutions, and collaborate with architects to deliver scalable, secure, enterprise-ready AI applications.

This role suits engineers with 4-8 years of experience who are passionate about Generative AI and cloud-native engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 4-8 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong Python programming skills with experience in Java, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with LangGraph, LangChain, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, RAG, MCP, and agentic AI.
• Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, and AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications and databases.
• Exposure to SAP BTP, SAP AI Core, Joule, or SAP Business AI services is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, ownership, and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement production-grade AI applications using modern software engineering practices.
• Develop AI agents using LLMs, RAG, MCP, tool calling, structured outputs, and multi-agent orchestration.
• Build integrations with SAP products, enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and external services.
• Deploy and operate AI applications on SAP AI Core, SAP BTP, Kubernetes, and public cloud platforms.
• Own customer-facing technical workstreams and translate business requirements into working AI solutions.
• Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference implementations.
• Perform code reviews and mentor Associate AI Developers.
• Optimize AI systems for performance, reliability, observability, and cost.
• Collaborate with architects, product engineering, and customer stakeholders.
• Drive innovation through prototypes and emerging AI technologies.

Skills

Python programming

Cloud-native engineering

Customer engagement

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/AI/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

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 will 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 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 will 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 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 will 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

As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer (T2), you will independently build AI-native enterprise applications and work directly with customers to solve complex business problems. You will own technical workstreams, design production-grade AI solutions, and collaborate with architects to deliver scalable, secure, enterprise-ready AI applications. This role is designed for engineers with 4-8 years of experience who are passionate about Generative AI, cloud-native engineering, and customer success.

In This Role, You Will

• Design and implement production-grade AI applications using modern software engineering practices.
• Develop AI agents using LLMs, RAG, MCP, tool calling, structured outputs, and multi-agent orchestration.
• Build integrations with SAP products, enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and external services.
• Deploy and operate AI applications on SAP AI Core, SAP BTP, Kubernetes, and public cloud platforms.
• Own customer-facing technical workstreams and translate business requirements into working AI solutions.
• Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference implementations.
• Perform code reviews and mentor Associate AI Developers.
• Optimize AI systems for performance, reliability, observability, and cost.
• Collaborate with architects, product engineering, and customer stakeholders.
• Drive innovation through prototypes and emerging AI technologies.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 4-8 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong Python programming skills with experience in Java, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with LangGraph, LangChain, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, RAG, MCP, and agentic AI.
• Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, and AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications and databases.
• Exposure to SAP BTP, SAP AI Core, Joule, or SAP Business AI services is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, ownership, and customer engagement skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Knowledge Graphs, GraphRAG, AI evaluation, and AI observability.
• Experience delivering enterprise AI projects in customer-facing roles.
• Open-source contributions, hackathons, or technical community involvement.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar AI-assisted engineering tools.

Where you belong

You will join a global Forward Deployed Engineering team delivering enterprise AI solutions for customers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. You will independently own customer workstreams while partnering with senior engineers and architects on complex enterprise engagements, helping shape reusable AI assets and delivery best practices.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where every employee can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

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.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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We are ethical and compliant

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