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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The development team for SAP BTP HANA & Persistency in China is part of the global HANA product organization with 1000+highly motivated employees who design and produce SAPs leading database products, specifically SAP HANA. The global SAP HANA & Database development team is responsible for architecture, design, development, and delivery of industry leading, in-memory database technology. SAP HANA Predictive Analysis Library (PAL), the in-memory machine learning library with 100+ scalable &high-performance algorithms, is developed in SAP Labs, China. Within the team, we have Ph D researchers, algorithm developers, data scientists, and system engineers to build the next generation of data platform and help enterprise customers to utilize machine learning & data science algorithms on enterprise data.


EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
As Researcher, you are expected to do the following tasks:

• Performing functional/empirical analysis and relevant research in areas of NLP, and other AI related areas.
• Investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to PAL and related products.
• Paper publishing and patent applications.
• Participating in the development, enhancement and maintenance of Predictive Analysis Library and related products.
• Supporting customers, partners and colleagues in PAL and related products.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimal Masters Degree in computer science, software engineering, statistics, mathematics, or other science and engineering related areas; Ph D in relevant areas is preferred.
• Excellent communication skill in both Chinese and English.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Key requirements

• Solid and systematic knowledge and experience for NLP and AI related area is a must.
• Professional skills in at least 1 of the following development languages: Python, R, C/C++, Java,
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and an evolving technology stack.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in Linux environment.
• Experience in Database and SQL.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimal 3 years of professional experience in research, data science and software development.


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Requisition ID: 406150 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.