Head of Data Science

1 week ago

Newport Beach, United States SAP Full time

We help the world run better

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. 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.

What you’ll do:

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

What you bring:

  1. Educational Background: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
  2. Experience: Proven experience in managing and leading data science teams.
  3. Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in data science, machine learning algorithms, and NLP.
  4. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
  5. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with stakeholders at various levels.
  6. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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