Working Student (f/m/d) - Language Management & Translation (Translator English > German)

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

What you'll do

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic student (f/m/d) to support our team in various tasks. After a thorough on-the-job training, these will include:

1. Translation of User Interface texts and documentation (English to German)
2. Postediting
3. Research, definition, and maintenance of terminology
4. Quality checks and testing of translated UIs and documentation
5. Providing feedback on source texts
6. Dispatching of queries from external agencies
7. Piloting and testing of new tool developments, if required

What you bring

1. Fluent in German and an excellent command of English
2. Undergraduate or MA student (f/m/d) of Translation Studies (English/German)
3. Excellent written and spoken communication skills
4. Computer skills: MS Office, translation memory tools: SDL Trados, XTM etc.
5. Ability to communicate and collaborate in virtual teams
6. Flexibility and readiness to learn new skills at short notice
7. Interest in and knowledge about trends in the translation/localization industry

For a working student (studentische Aushilfe or Werkstudent:in) the following applies:

1. Maximum of 20 hours per week during semester
2. Maximum of 40 hours per week during semester break

Work experience

1. Experience of living in an English-speaking country is a plus
2. Translation experience and/or business experience is a definite asset

Meet your team

We are a team of English and German translators in the BTP Experience Cross-UX Management unit. Our aim is to create a great user experience for our customers by delivering high-quality translations of user assistance deliverables, such as user interface texts, in-app help, and product documentation. If you are excited about working and learning in a dynamic team as well as working with various translation and documentation tools in a live environment, this is the job for you.

Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a resume in table form, school leaving certificates, certificate of enrollment, current university transcript of records, copies of any academic degrees already earned, and if available, references from former employers (including internships). Please also describe your experience and skills in foreign languages and computer programs / programming languages.

This is a SAP global, strategic, paid working student position that provides students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.

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. 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. SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Requisition ID: 414850 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Part Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid