SAP Student Training & Rotation Program(VT/STAR) Intern (Application Engineer) - 2028 Graduates

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

You will join a structured skill-led journey including onboarding, training & learning, rotation, mentoring and coaching, covering both AI capabilities and core professional skills.

You'll contribute to AI-enabled application features through coding, testing, and debugging. LLM integration tasks, prompt testing, and AI output validation are part of the regular work.

What you'll bring

Master or bachelor degree in IT related major like computer science or software engineering

Full-time student who will be graduated in 2028（Mandatory Requirement）

Foundational programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, etc… and a genuine curiosity about how AI-native applications work.

Awareness of AI/LLM concepts, including prompt engineering, AI-assisted development, and basic evaluation techniques, is a plus.

Familiarity with testing, debugging, logging, and structured development workflows will help you contribute from the start.

Effective English communication and collaboration skills

Creative thinking, learning agility, complex problem solving capabilities

Where you belong

About STAR Program (Student Training and Rotation Program):

As part of SAP Next Gen, STAR Program offers all students within SAP to work towards their university degree while gaining valuable business experiences at the same time. Our students are assigned to rotate through all business areas, based on their subjects and business demands.

We run our STAR Program in Shanghai, Dalian, Chengdu and Beijing in China with different job profiles such as application engineer, consultant, etc. Partnering with top universities and collaborating closely with a variety of business functions, we have built a strong early talent pipeline for SAP China.

Joining STAR Program China, you can expect:

Participate in live business projects to deepen internship experience

Access a wide range of professional skill trainings to build comprehensive capabilities

Receive guidance from one-on-one business mentor and STAR trainer for personal growth

Enjoy domestic and international rotation opportunities to explore diverse career paths

Gain priority consideration for full-time roles to accelerate career development

Skills used in this role: Programming skills, AI Adoption Capability, AI Output Quality Assurance, AI-assisted Automation and Prototyping, Context Engineering, Agentic AI Day-to-Day Practice, Effective Communication, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Learning Agility, Creative Thinking

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