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 do
Build Europe's sovereign cloud infrastructure through open source at SAP, with a focus on network automation. You'll contribute to the Apeiro Reference Architecture within the EU's IPCEI-CIS initiative, developing Kubernetes operators and controllers that automate network provisioning and orchestration across European cloud providers.
Your work involves building systems that bridge cloud-native platforms with physical and virtual network infrastructure. You'll automate network configuration, lifecycle management, and integration across multiple environments using technologies like Kubernetes operators, Go, and modern network APIs—solving problems that eliminate vendor lock-in and enable seamless workload portability.
Working within the Linux Foundation's NeoNephos ecosystem, you'll collaborate with engineers from major European tech companies and contribute to widely-adopted open source projects. At SAP, you'll grow your expertise in cloud-native technologies and network automation while building infrastructure that ensures European organizations control their digital destiny.
What you bring
1. Programming Foundation: Solid experience with Go with eagerness to work in cloud-native environments and automation is needed. Alternatively, strong programming skills in Python with a good basis of Go are also welcome.
2. Cloud & Infrastructure Basics: Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), along with infrastructure automation concepts
3. Technical Curiosity: Interest in networking (protocols, configuration management, APIs) or experience with network devices, with willingness to deepen expertise
4. Development Practices: Understanding of Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development principles
5. Growth Mindset: 2-4 years of software development or infrastructure automation experience with demonstrated learning agility
6. Problem-Solving Approach: Self-driven ability to break down complex technical challenges, debug issues independently, and drive solutions to completion
7. Collaboration Skills: Strong communication abilities and experience working in agile development teams
8. Open Source Interest: Enthusiasm for contributing to open source projects and learning from the broader developer community