Expert Development Architect SAP Office of the CTO

SAP•Stanford, CA

9d•$247,000 - $420,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Expert Development Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping SAP’s future architecture strategy in alignment with our AI first and Suite first product direction. Reporting directly to the Head of Architecture (US), you will serve as a deep technical expert, driving innovation across SAP’s portfolio by designing and enabling next-generation, cloud-native, and AI-integrated architectures. You will work in a global, cross-functional setup and engage with strategic architecture topics that influence platform evolution, product strategy, and customer outcomes. With your technical depth and hands-on attitude, you will help ensure our solutions are scalable, intelligent, secure, and future-ready.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software architecture with recognized expertise and thought leadership in one or more areas: AI system architecture, cloud-native frameworks, large-scale distributed systems.
Expertise in multiple modern programming languages and environments such as Java, Javascript, Python, Go, and related modern technologies.
Advanced knowledge of software architecture and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a strong focus on scalability and performance optimization
Deep proficiency in container technologies, Kubernetes (including Gardener), microservices, and network technology
Experience with SAP technologies, BTP, and enterprise integration landscapes.
Proven success designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems using modern cloud platforms and technologies like Kubernetes, containers, microservices, AWS, Azure, GCP.
Strong expertise in distributed systems, data or AI/ML architecture, including experience with model training, deployment, MLOps, and AI service integration.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to align technical and business objectives.
Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Extensive experience in writing technical documentation and providing technical leadership to teams
Fluency in English, with strong communication skills to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to share and communicate ideas to executive staff, technical resources and other key constituents in clear, concise language.

Responsibilities

Champion architectural excellence across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with SAP’s AI- first and Suite-first strategic direction.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of major architectural initiatives - from ideation to implementation – focusing on scalability, performance, and security at every stage.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment by facilitating effective communication and alignment between stakeholders and technical teams.
Proactively identify and evaluate architecture risks, deliver strategic recommendations and influence key management decisions.
Work closely with executive leadership and product teams to define and drive architectural roadmaps that align with SAP’s broader business objectives.
Future-proof SAP’s technology landscape by promoting the adoption of innovative approaches, integrating emerging trends such as AI, machine learning, cloud native solutions.
Collaborate with global teams to ensure architecture decisions are adaptable, scalable and meet diverse business needs.
Design and manage cloud- and AI system-architectures for complex customer solutions, ensuring technical strategies align with business requirements and deliver measurable value.
Continuously enhance development processes, driving efficiency, scalability, and innovation across SAP's offerings.