Development Architect SAP Office of the CTO
SAPPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted December 5, 2025
173300 - 294700 USD year
About the Company
SAP is a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management.
Job Description
As a Development Architect, you will contribute to shaping SAP's architecture strategy in alignment with our AI-first and Suite-first product direction. You will support the design and implementation of next-generation, cloud-native and AI-integrated solutions.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in software architecture with recognized expertise and thought leadership in one or more areas: AI system architecture, cloud-native frameworks, large-scale distributed systems.
- Familiarity with multiple modern programming languages and environments such as Java, Javascript, Python, Go, and related modern technologies.
- Knowledge of software architecture and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a strong focus on scalability and performance optimization
- Proficiency in container technologies, Kubernetes (including Gardener), microservices, and network technology
- Experience with SAP technologies, BTP, and enterprise integration landscapes.
- Proven success designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems using modern cloud platforms and technologies like Kubernetes, containers, microservices, AWS, Azure, GCP.
- Awareness of distributed systems, data or AI/ML architecture, including experience with model training, deployment, MLOps, and AI service integration.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to align technical and business objectives.
- Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Experience in writing technical documentation and providing technical leadership to teams
- Fluency in English, with strong communication skills to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to share and communicate ideas to executive staff, technical resources and other key constituents in clear, concise language.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance