SAP iXp Intern - AI Research PhD Associate (Summer 2026)

Summary: SAP is a global leader in enterprise application software, and they are seeking a PhD Intern to advance research in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The role involves collaborating with experienced researchers and data scientists to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to SAP's product development through innovative research. Responsibilities: - As a PhD Intern you will work with a team of experienced researchers and data scientists taking on challenges posed by the SAP customers and product units and providing smart services across and beyond the SAP portfolio - Perform state of the art research to advance Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence - Choose from different focus topics: Foundation Models on Structured, Tabular Data; Scalable access to business data using LLMs and Knowledge Graphs - Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to SAP product development - Collaborate with academic researchers and cross-functional partners including communicating research plans, progress, and results Required Qualifications: - You are a PhD student at least in your second year or PostDocs, specializing in our research area: Generative Foundation Models on Structured Data - Experience with a strong foundation in machine learning, including building systems utilizing deep learning, natural language processing, LLMs, Foundation Models, or Knowledge Graphs - A strong publication record in recognized ML/NLP conferences or journals such as ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS - Proficient in PyTorch, Python, and HuggingFace Transformers, with a good understanding of statistical analysis and shell programming - Must be fluent in English - The duration of the internship is at least 4 months but ideally 6 months and should take place in 2026 Required Skills: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Foundation Models, Knowledge Graphs, Research Publication, PyTorch, Python, HuggingFace Transformers, Statistical Analysis, Shell Programming, Perseverance, Curiosity, English Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Great benefits, Personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support, Endless learning resources, Future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, Flexible working models