Senior Staff IT Software Engineer (AI & SAP)

Job Summary

As a Senior Staff IT Software Engineer, you will be the architect of an AI-First evolution within our SAP ecosystem. We are seeking a pioneer to build intelligent agents that automate core business functions and revolutionize our SAP development lifecycle. You will lead the design of AI-driven solutions that transform traditional workflows into proactive, self-healing systems, directly impacting our global business operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of intelligent AI Agents using RAG, LLMs, and MCP Servers to optimize core SAP modules (O2C, R2R, MM).
• Embed AI into the SAP development lifecycle to automate code reviews, unit testing, and technical documentation, enhancing developer productivity.
• Design and implement complex RICEW objects, custom integrations, and extensions within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring scalable and resilient solutions.
• Proactively collaborate with Architects and Business Systems Analysts to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical blueprints.
• Pilot and scale proven AI innovations, transforming traditional SAP workflows into proactive, self-healing systems with a zero-downtime mindset.
• Proactively monitor system performance and conduct data quality audits to ensure the integrity and stability of global SAP operations.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of AI-First thinking and challenging the team to adopt new technologies and practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of deep technical experience in SAP ABAP development and architecture.
• Proven track record of implementing AI solutions, specifically using AI Agents, MCP Servers, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Strong functional understanding of core SAP business processes such as Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Record-to-Report (R2R).
• Expertise in designing complex RICEW objects and building custom integrations using ABAP, BAPIs, and BADIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with modern software delivery methodologies like CI/CD and Agile.
• Experience acting as a technical lead or mentor for an engineering team.
• Curiosity and a passion for challenging the status quo by applying innovative AI solutions to enterprise problems

Our Commitment

We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.