Principal Researcher (f/m/d) - Foundation and World Models on Structured Business Data
SAPBavaria, Germany
Posted February 27, 2026
Full Time
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
SAP is seeking a Principal Researcher to drive pioneering technical advances in foundation models on structured data and explore world models for solving business problems. The role involves defining research agendas, collaborating with academic partners, and translating applied research breakthroughs into research publications.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, physics, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines
- Academic background in Foundation Models/Machine Learning on large scale structured data or World Models
- Strong research vision for foundation models on structured data and world models
- Extensive research experience with machine learning on structured data
- Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks
- Proven experience in collaboration between industrial and academic research
Benefits
- Constant learning and skill growth
- Great benefits
- Wellbeing prioritized
- Diversity and inclusion