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Head of Data Science - Generative AI

SAP SE
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025

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At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

Summary :

We are searching for a passionate and experienced leader (m / f / d) to head the newly formed team working on Generative AI and Foundation Models development for ABAP in Newport Beach. This dynamic team is at the forefront of SAP’s cloud transformation efforts, leveraging large language models to accelerate our customers’ data and code transformation. The team collaborates closely with established teams in Europe and India, various SAP stakeholders, UC Irvine, and early adopter customers. You will play a key role in shaping our research collaboration with UC Irvine and coordinating with ABAP Foundation Model teams globally.

What you’ll do :

  • Team Lead : Form and lead a diverse team of data scientists and data engineers.
  • Foundation Model Development : Oversee the development, fine-tuning, and delivery of foundation models to streamline SAP customers’ cloud transformation journeys.
  • Stakeholder Management : Ensure alignment of team objectives with the broader goals of the ABAP Foundation Model unit and coordinate with different stakeholders within SAP.
  • Research Collaboration : Drive and manage research initiatives in collaboration with UC Irvine to produce cutting-edge innovations.

What you bring :

  • Educational Background : Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
  • Experience : Proven experience in managing and leading data science teams.
  • Technical Proficiency : Strong expertise in data science, machine learning algorithms, and NLP.
  • Leadership : Demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with stakeholders at various levels.
  • Collaboration : Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing research collaborations.
  • Meet your team :

    The ABAP Foundation Model team is pioneering AI innovations within the SAP ABAP ecosystem. It is an integral part of the Generative AI foundation within Business AI at SAP. We focus on creating and refining our own Foundation Models using SAP Business Data, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI in business applications. By joining our team, you’ll be an integral part of shaping the future of AI at SAP and driving significant advancements in the field.

    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 and more equitable world.

    EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability :

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Compensation Range Transparency : SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 184200 - 367000(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements : SAP North America Benefits.

    Requisition ID : 403866 | Work Area : Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel : 0 - 10% | Career Status : Management | Employment Type : Regular Full Time | Additional Locations : #LI-Hybrid

    Nearest Major Market : Orange County

    Nearest Secondary Market : Los Angeles

    Job Segment : Cloud, ERP, Computer Science, SAP, ABAP, Technology

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