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Working Student (f/m/d) - Software Development for Strategic Innovation Projects

Date: 03/03/2026
Company: SAP


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'll 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 software development student (f/m/d) in our Strategic Innovation Projects Team, you will work on innovative projects that emphasize the value proposition of the SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Business AI. Under the supervision of a senior developer, you will have the chance to directly interact with customers and users to perform all necessary tasks from requirements engineering, software design, implementation, testing, and deployment.


You will have the chance to directly work with an agile group of students (f/m/d) with a tech and design background to bring ideas together and jointly ship real applications to real end users.


We are looking for a software engineering student (f/m/d) with a broad understanding of the software development process. You should be able to join a software development project at every stage in the process to craft what is needed to deliver a great experience to real end users.


What you bring


- Student (f/m/d) at a university of applied sciences in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Computer skills:
- Solid foundational knowledge in computer science and software engineering methodology
- Experience in source code management (e.g. git)
- Experience in Frontend Development (TypeScript, React) or Backend Development (e.g. Python, Java, Rust)
- Knowledge about UX fundamentals and methods


- Language skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken), German is a plus
- Soft skills:
- Eager to learn about new technologies
- Hands-on, reliable and open-minded mentality
- Strong team working skills
- Determined to reach a goal in time, to work independently and to prioritize tasks


- Work Experience: This position is entry level. It’s a great opportunity for any motivated development student (f/m/d) who wishes to gain practical development experiences
- Working from the office is required


Where you belong


At Strategic Projects, as part of the Chief Technology Office, we are driving forward Research & Innovation development excellence by creating cutting-edge solutions, especially for strategic CTO topics, and implementing novel and strategically relevant solutions e. g. projects with a strong focus on implementing innovation in enterprise learning. In addition, we prepare and support major SAP CTO keynotes, provide expertise and develop proof-of-concepts for strategic technology topics. Our team consists of about 50 colleagues who are students (f/m/d), young professionals, and experienced professionals in the areas of software development, design, project management and team/management assistance. We work in teams that are mainly located in Potsdam/Berlin and Walldorf and collaborate closely with other SAP teams to realize our mission.


Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a resume in table form, school leaving certificates, certificate of enrollment, current university transcript of records, copies of any academic degrees already earned, and if available, references from former employers (including internships). Please also describe your experience and skills in foreign languages and computer programs / programming languages.


This is a SAP global, strategic, paid working student position that provides students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.


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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

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.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for theSAP Employee Referral Program , according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.


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Requisition ID: 447381  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Part Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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