Senior Data Scientist – Language Experience
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 well‑being, and truly belong. Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
What You’ll Do
Lead design and AI‑driven solutions that streamline internal translation workflows, boost translation project managers’ productivity, and improve quality and efficiency of translation delivery overall.
Own the AI solution architecture, executing prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, embeddings, vector stores, model orchestration, and integration with microservices/APIs across cloud and on‑premise.
Define KPIs (quality estimates, throughput, turnaround, post‑edit effort), run experiments, and iterate MVPs with stakeholders.
Implement monitoring, human‑in‑the‑loop review workflows, model governance, and safeguards to reduce mistranslations and protect sensitive content.
Collaborate with AI scientists, engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver new and improve existing features.
Drive and complete any and all discussions related to data needs, data protection, compliance processes, etc., related to the usage of data in AI use cases.
Drive innovation by assessing new technology, tools, and infrastructure to evolve our highly used cloud‑based functionalities and services.
Execute with an enterprise cloud mindset to ensure security, compliance, and efficient deployment of AI applications.
Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance to the team.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or a related field. Additional linguistic studies and/or language skills are beneficial.
Experience in AI models’ evaluation and evaluation metrics.
Advanced programming skills in Python, and experience with AI frameworks.
Experience with AI offerings on hyperscale platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP.
Practical data analysis skills, with BI tools, dashboarding, and statistical evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects with a focus on innovation and technological excellence.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to quickly acquire a thorough understanding of new technological areas.
Full professional proficiency in English (both spoken and written).
Understanding of translation workflows is a plus.
Meet Your Team
The Language Experience (LX) is responsible for the translation of products in SAP‑supported languages. The LX team is building a cloud‑based Translation solution to support our business.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Requisition ID: 440495 | Work Area: Software‑Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0‑10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time
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