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 member of our team, you will dive into the heart of our technology and contribute directly to the ABAP Kernel & Virtual Machine.
Your main tasks will include:

• Designing and implementing performance metrics and tools to analyze and improve our Garbage Collector
• Conducting measurements and interpreting the results to identify optimization potential
• Developing and enhancing tools for the analysis of ABAP object references and memory management
• Collaborating with our expert developers throughout the development process

What you bring

• You are a currently enrolled student (f/m/d) at a university or college
• You have solid programming skills in modern C++ (ideally C++17 or higher)
• You are a curious and analytical problem-solver with a strong interest in learning about virtual machines and garbage collection
• You are willing to learn the basics of the ABAP programming language
• Familiarity with version control systems (like Git) and debugging tools is a strong plus
• Good communication skills in both English and German are required (min. B2)
• Coming to the office in Walldorf min. once a week required

Where you belong

You will join a highly skilled and collaborative team within the ABAP Platform Development organization. Our team is responsible for the core components of the ABAP Kernel and Virtual Machine, the foundation that powers the most widely used enterprise programming language in the world.

We focus on performance, stability, and innovation at the heart of SAP’s technology stack. Our work involves deep technical challenges such as memory management, garbage collection, and runtime optimizations. The team consists of experienced software engineers who are passionate about low-level programming, virtual machine internals, and building tools that ensure efficiency and reliability for millions of users globally.

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 the SAP 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: 442462 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Part Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid