Head of Data Science - Generative AI ABAP Foundation Model

Company: SAP SE
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Head of Data Science - Generative AI ABAP Foundation ModelAt 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. 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.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.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. 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.Bring out your bestSAP 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.We win with inclusionSAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone feels included and can run at their best. SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.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. The targeted combined range for this position is 164200 - 374200 (USD). The actual amount to be offered will be dependent upon various factors as determined through the selection process.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
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