SAP Israel R&D Center

SAP’s R&D Center in Israel is one of the prominent, innovative and strategic development centers for SAP worldwide, with about 800 employees in two sites – Ra’anana and Tel Aviv. The R&D Center consistently ranks as one of the top companies to work for in Israel, alongside awards for its social and community service. SAP is also included every year in the lists of leading employers in the world in aspects such as diversity and inclusion, women, parents, innovation, social ventures and more.

Leading the Multicloud, Privacy and User Experience Arenas

The SAP R&D Center in Israel specializes and leads the company’s multicloud and cloud platform areas, as well as the fields of user identity management, user privacy, personalization and user experience. The center’s development teams are responsible for developing some of the company’s main products, including SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and SAP Customer Data Platform (CDP), implementing advanced technologies such as GenAI and deep learning, and additional core products of the company’s product portfolio.

Acquisition of Leading Israeli Startups

The development center is built on the acquisitions of 12 leading Israeli startups, the last of which is WalkMe, which was acquired earlier this year, and is SAP's most significant investment in Israel to date. All these now comprise a winning team of talents who continue to innovate,develop, and create together excellence in high-quality and innovative delivery to the benefit of the company’s customers, including some of the largest and best-known brands in the world.

Development Goes Beyond Technology

SAP recognizes its employees as its most valuable resource. Accordingly, the company prioritizes supporting and developing its workforce through various initiatives. These initiatives not only strengthen employees’ skills but also cultivate a sense of partnership and responsibility for SAP’s success.
To achieve this, SAP offers employees a comprehensive suite of development opportunities, benefits, and programs. SAP’s R&D Center leads the way in innovation across all fields. It also sets a new standard for employee and family well-being by providing the most advanced and customizable benefits and employment terms.
These benefits include maximum work-life balance with flexible work arrangements for each employee. Additionally, SAP boasts a groundbreaking platform: a personalized, digital benefits wallet app offering smart and flexible benefit choices. This app complements a comprehensive benefits package that includes a surrogacy grant, private health insurance, dental insurance, and more.

During the recent tumultuous times Israel has faced, the Company has gone above and beyond to support its employees and the Israeli community. This included monetary grants, food packages delivered directly to families with members in the reserves, ongoing HR support, and the provision of professional psychological support for both employees and their families. The Company’s commitment to embracing its employees and their families during this challenging time is truly commendable.

Leveraging Technology to Create Social Impact

SAP’s products impact millions globally, driving significant positive change. Leveraging its extensive reach, SAP actively supports non-profit organizations and NGOs worldwide, including those in Israel. Through environmental and community initiatives, SAP contributes to a better-functioning world.

Beyond regular donations, hackathons, and employee contributions, SAP’s Israeli development center fosters collaboration with numerous NGOs. A prime example is their longstanding partnership with Beit Izi Shapiro, a non-profit empowering children and adults with disabilities. Through this collaboration, SAP developers created five customized learning apps to support Beit Izi Shapiro’s children.

This year, SAP amplified its commitment to helping those impacted by the war in Israel. In addition to ongoing efforts, the company directly partnered with various NGOs, mobilizing employees for blood donations, agricultural support, food and clothing distribution, entertainment for evacuees, and educational reinforcement for middle and high school students. Recognizing the evolving needs, SAP established a dedicated digital volunteering platform, allowing employees to contribute based on their skills and preferences.

Moreover and beyond local efforts, the global SAP donated over 1 million Shekels to MDA towards humanitarian aid efforts.