SAP introduces a career accelerator for recent graduates seeking to build a future in software design and development. The SAP Academy for Product and Engineering offers a 12-month rotational journey that exposes graduates to diverse technologies, products, and industry challenges. The initiative prepares early talent to contribute as full-time employees while shaping SAP into a sustainable and intelligent enterprise.
About SAP
SAP supports more than 400,000 customers worldwide. The company began as a leader in enterprise resource planning software and has grown into a global provider of end-to-end business application software, analytics, intelligent technologies, and cloud solutions. With over 100,000 employees and 200 million cloud users, SAP values collaboration, personal development, and purpose-driven work. The culture promotes inclusion, well-being, and flexibility, creating an environment where every individual can perform at their highest level.
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Program Structure
Participants join a cohort of curious and motivated graduates. Each individual completes two six-month rotations. Every rotation introduces a new technology stack, product group, or industry challenge. During the program, graduates receive hands-on assignments, personalized learning paths, and access to strong mentorship and networking support.
The structure helps candidates discover where their skills and interests align within SAP. Before the program concludes, each participant is reviewed for long-term placement. Historically, most graduates secure roles within the teams they explored.
Key Learning and Contribution Areas
- Software Design and Development Exposure. Participants work across multiple engineering teams to refine their coding skills and understand SAP’s product ecosystem.
- Digital Product Innovation. Rotations introduce participants to modern frameworks, cloud technologies, and user-centric product development.
- Business and Technical Insight. Graduates gain a broad perspective of how SAP connects industries, customers, and platforms.
- Operational Understanding. The program provides experience in cross-team collaboration and daily engineering operations.
- Mentorship and Professional Growth. Access to senior engineers, dedicated mentors, and global peers helps participants strengthen their career pathway.
Ideal Candidate
The program suits graduates who show intense curiosity, adaptability, and interest in software engineering. It targets individuals who enjoy learning new technologies and want an immersive experience before selecting a specialized engineering path.
Minimum Requirements
- Education or practical experience related to Software Development, Engineering, IT, or Design. SAP welcomes applicants from bachelor’s, master’s, community college, and coding bootcamp programs.
- Graduation date no later than 2026.
- A maximum of two years of professional experience.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Ability to work from Budapest.
Role-Specific Skills
Applicants for a developer-focused rotation should demonstrate familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, C#, R, Java, JavaScript, Python, React, HTML, Spring Boot, APIs, and Go. Any hands-on experience in designing or testing applications is valuable. Knowledge of Docker and Linux adds further advantage.
Program Timeline
The next cohort begins on March 1st, 2026.
Additional Considerations
SAP Academy for Product and Engineering cannot cover the administrative costs associated with foreign work permits. Successful candidates may be required to complete a background verification through an external vendor.
SAP supports equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Details and support contacts are available through the SAP Recruiting Operations Team.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit an online application through SAP’s career platform by searching for Requisition ID 442526.
Location: Budapest, Hungary.
Expected travel: Ranges from 0% to 10%.
