SAP iXp Intern - Cloud Database Engine Developer
About the role
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.
About the SAP Internship Experience Program
The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.
Three reasons to intern at SAP
- Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
- Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
- Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.
What you’ll do
Position Title: SAP iXp Intern - Cloud Database Engine Developer
Location: Waterloo, ON
Expected start date to end date: January 2026 - April 2026
Work hours: 40 hours per week desired
- contribute to the design of new database/query processing features
- implement prototypes using a variety of languages and tools
- write automated tests for your features
- learn about cutting edge data structures and algorithms
- build strong skills in database and cloud technologies
- be mentored by skilled researchers and developers who want to help you succeed
What you bring
We're looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
Successful applicants will have an exceptional ability to learn and the motivation to excel in software design, implementation, and testing.
The following qualifications are required:
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Overall average of at least 85%
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
The following are not required but would be valuable:
- Programming skills in C++, Go, or Scala
- Experience with Apache Parquet or Apache Spark
- Knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
- Work experience at a software development company
- Software design experience
- Significant hobby programming
- Strong results in math or programming contests
Meet your team
Look under the hood of almost any software project and you’ll find a database. Come join our HANA Cloud Data Landscape team and learn about databases from the inside out. We are responsible for developing cloud focused database and data analytics functionality that underlies many SAP products. Our team consists primarily of masters or PhD level database researchers and software developers, and we are focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovative solutions to our customers. We have a special passion for mentoring students, sharing our knowledge with them and helping them develop new skills.
We are looking for enthusiastic students to implement several prototypes designed to improve cloud performance in SAP HANA. You will learn about high performance data structures and algorithms, implement them, and evaluate their performance. Possible work areas include optimal use of (cloud-based) object storage, investigating approaches to querying flat file storage, and enhancing the Spark engine with new features to improve query performance. If you’re excited about writing lots of code and love the challenge of achieving the best possible performance in your software, then this could be the job for you.
Depending on your project you may use a variety of languages and tools. We expect Python to be a key development language, but you may also use Scala, Go or other languages. Knowledge of SQL, relational database concepts, Apache Spark, or Apache Parquet would be an asset but is not required.
Join us. We can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve.
If you have less than three years' professional experience, you'll be part of SAP Next Gen.
SAP Next Gen connects curious, ambitious, team-oriented students and early talent to SAP's global community of innovators, peers, and leaders.
With access to hands-on experiences that sharpen skills, and the wisdom of the leaders shaping what's next, knowledge becomes impact and mentors become allies.
SAP Next Gen doesn't just prepare you for the future, it nurtures your talents and your drive so that you can create it with us, together.
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.
SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 18.00 - 36.00 CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.
Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 435576 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid #SAPNextGen
About SAP
SAP is the leading enterprise application and business AI company. We stand at the intersection of business and technology, where our innovations are designed to directly address real business challenges and produce real-world impacts.
Our solutions are the backbone for the world’s most complex and demanding processes. SAP’s integrated portfolio unites the elements of modern organizations — from workforce and financials to customers and supply chains — into a unified ecosystem that drives progress.
SAP privacy statement for followers: www.sap.com/sps
SAP iXp Intern - Cloud Database Engine Developer
About the role
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.
About the SAP Internship Experience Program
The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.
Three reasons to intern at SAP
- Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
- Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
- Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.
What you’ll do
Position Title: SAP iXp Intern - Cloud Database Engine Developer
Location: Waterloo, ON
Expected start date to end date: January 2026 - April 2026
Work hours: 40 hours per week desired
- contribute to the design of new database/query processing features
- implement prototypes using a variety of languages and tools
- write automated tests for your features
- learn about cutting edge data structures and algorithms
- build strong skills in database and cloud technologies
- be mentored by skilled researchers and developers who want to help you succeed
What you bring
We're looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
Successful applicants will have an exceptional ability to learn and the motivation to excel in software design, implementation, and testing.
The following qualifications are required:
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Overall average of at least 85%
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
The following are not required but would be valuable:
- Programming skills in C++, Go, or Scala
- Experience with Apache Parquet or Apache Spark
- Knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
- Work experience at a software development company
- Software design experience
- Significant hobby programming
- Strong results in math or programming contests
Meet your team
Look under the hood of almost any software project and you’ll find a database. Come join our HANA Cloud Data Landscape team and learn about databases from the inside out. We are responsible for developing cloud focused database and data analytics functionality that underlies many SAP products. Our team consists primarily of masters or PhD level database researchers and software developers, and we are focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovative solutions to our customers. We have a special passion for mentoring students, sharing our knowledge with them and helping them develop new skills.
We are looking for enthusiastic students to implement several prototypes designed to improve cloud performance in SAP HANA. You will learn about high performance data structures and algorithms, implement them, and evaluate their performance. Possible work areas include optimal use of (cloud-based) object storage, investigating approaches to querying flat file storage, and enhancing the Spark engine with new features to improve query performance. If you’re excited about writing lots of code and love the challenge of achieving the best possible performance in your software, then this could be the job for you.
Depending on your project you may use a variety of languages and tools. We expect Python to be a key development language, but you may also use Scala, Go or other languages. Knowledge of SQL, relational database concepts, Apache Spark, or Apache Parquet would be an asset but is not required.
Join us. We can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve.
If you have less than three years' professional experience, you'll be part of SAP Next Gen.
SAP Next Gen connects curious, ambitious, team-oriented students and early talent to SAP's global community of innovators, peers, and leaders.
With access to hands-on experiences that sharpen skills, and the wisdom of the leaders shaping what's next, knowledge becomes impact and mentors become allies.
SAP Next Gen doesn't just prepare you for the future, it nurtures your talents and your drive so that you can create it with us, together.
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.
SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 18.00 - 36.00 CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.
Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 435576 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid #SAPNextGen
About SAP
SAP is the leading enterprise application and business AI company. We stand at the intersection of business and technology, where our innovations are designed to directly address real business challenges and produce real-world impacts.
Our solutions are the backbone for the world’s most complex and demanding processes. SAP’s integrated portfolio unites the elements of modern organizations — from workforce and financials to customers and supply chains — into a unified ecosystem that drives progress.
SAP privacy statement for followers: www.sap.com/sps