Job Description

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

The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers. This is more than an internship, it’s the foundation for a career built on connection, creativity, and impact.

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

Expected start date: asap (6 months' contract)

Working schedule: 40h/week (office attendance 3 times a week)

Student status is mandatory!

• Design, develop, and enhance core capabilities of our Edge Lifecycle Management solutions using technologies such as Java, Angular, Kubernetes, and cloud-native frameworks.
• Contribute to the next generation of lifecycle management services for SAP business applications and cloud solutions.
• Work with modern development practices, automation, and AI-assisted engineering tools while learning how enterprise-grade cloud services are built and operated
  

What You’ll bring

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, stays curious, and enjoys solving meaningful challenges. You are motivated to learn, collaborate, and grow while working on innovative technologies and real-world projects.

• Education: ongoing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled (with at least one semester completed before the internship begins). The internship start date must be at least within six months of the graduation date.
• Strong foundation in software development principles, including object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, testing, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, React, Kubernetes, or related technologies is an advantage.
• Interest in cloud-native development and modern software engineering practices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar solutions is a plus.
• Good communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate technical ideas and challenges.
• Working proficiency in English.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously develop technical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with teams distributed across different locations.
• Preferred experience includes exposure to Java, Go, CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins and GitHub), and cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  

Where you belong

Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools and educational partners, who are passionate about innovation and technology.

• Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support.
• Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better. You’ll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach.
• Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond.
  

Join our Edge Lifecycle Management team, where we build lifecycle management and automation services for containerized SAP applications. Our team combines cloud-native engineering, automation, and operational excellence to simplify the deployment and management of complex business applications at scale.

As an intern, you will work in a collaborative and diverse environment alongside both emerging talent and experienced professionals. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, explore modern technologies, and gain practical experience in software development for enterprise-grade cloud services.

You'll thrive here if you're passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex problems, and are excited to learn continuously. We value curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we encourage every team member to share ideas, experiment, and grow.

What makes this team special is the combination of cutting-edge technology, meaningful product impact, and strong mentorship. You'll be empowered to take ownership, ask questions, and learn from experienced engineers while helping shape solutions that support SAP customers around the world.

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 459323 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid