Introduction
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.
Responsibilities
- Use your in-depth networking knowledge to shape, build and maintain the networking underneath for thousands of managed Kubernetes clusters on various cloud providers
- Design and develop solutions for networking problems within Kubernetes clusters and around them
- Analyze complex networking challenges in the context of containers and Kubernetes, translating findings into long-term sustainable solutions
- Enable fast east-west networking transfer technologies required for containerized AI/ML workloads running within Kubernetes
- Build and maintain extensions for Gardener which add additional managed networking capabilities such as Service and Cluster Meshes on top of Kubernetes clusters
- Collaborate with stakeholders and other teams and translate their needs into scalable and maintainable solutions
- Continuously learn and apply new technologies in the sector to stay up to date
Requirements
- Very good understanding of Kubernetes, cloud and container technologies
- Strong background with computer networking and routing, especially about network troubleshooting
- Proven hands-on software engineering experience with Go
- Ideally expertise with high-performance networking for GPU-accelerated AI/ML workloads in Kubernetes, leveraging RDMA technologies (InfiniBand, RoCE) and advanced GPU interconnects (NVLink/NVSwitch) for inter-node communication
- At least 5-8 years of professional experience in a related field
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Benefits
- Constant learning and skill growth
- Great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed
- A culture rooted in openness and trust, where the best ideas come from diverse perspectives
- The opportunity to make an impact that matters, influencing not only SAP but also Europe's digital future
- A supportive team that pushes boundaries and never stops exploring what's next