SAP Labs iXp Intern – Software Developer (AI & Backend)

Description

What you'll bring

You're an active university student in software development or a related field. You adapt well to new challenges and bring fresh thinking to technical problems.

Active enrollment in a university degree programme, with at least one year of studies remaining at the start of the internship

Sound knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language

Proficient algorithmic thinking and a structured approach to problem-solving

Customer orientation — connecting your work to real user and business needs

A collaborative approach to working in international, cross-functional teams

Clear, confident communication in English — written and spoken

Any hands-on exposure to AI agents — through coursework, projects, or internships

Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for this role

We also look for people who communicate clearly, keep the customer in mind, and enjoy finding smart solutions to problems — whatever stage of your career you're at.

In addition to the role-specific skills above, all student and early talent positions at SAP look for candidates who are open to working with AI tools — including agentic AI — to automate everyday tasks, prototype ideas, and build confidence in AI-assisted ways of working from day one.

What you'll build

You'll work on live engineering priorities from day one. Your mentors will guide you as you set and deliver real goals.

Gain hands-on exposure to overhead management and cost structures in SAP's controlling landscape

Explore and implement AI agents and AI-powered features for the team's innovation agenda

Contribute to enhancing the backend engine in a production-grade codebase

Build and refine integration points with S/4HANA systems

Deliver against real goals with guidance from trained mentors

Gain cross-functional exposure throughout the internship

Where you belong

SAP Labs in Brno is a global development centre with a focus on enterprise finance and business applications. This role starts in February 2027. You'll work on real engineering and AI challenges in a collaborative, international environment. When you join SAP, you'll be a part of SAP Next Gen — a global community of students and early professionals with access to mentors, development programmes, and peers. Your internship is a launchpad built on real skills and lasting connections.

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• About SAP
• With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people’s lives.
• As a leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.
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