About us

Symrise is a global leader in creating inspiring fragrance, flavor, nutrition, and health solutions. Within Group IT, we are expanding our established Global Data & AI Hub in Barcelona (Poblenou), which has successfully launched and continues to grow as a key pillar of our digital transformation strategy.

The Global Data & AI Graduate Career Program is now entering its next intake, building on the success of previous cohorts. It offers early-career talent the opportunity to join a proven and evolving program that combines structured learning, hands-on experience, and exposure to real-world global business challenges.

As part of the 2026 intake, we offer a range of specialized graduate tracks including AI Enablement & Community, Application / Full-Stack Development, Data Engineering, Data Science / Machine Learning, DevOps, Integration / API Engineering, and UX/UI Design. Each role contributes to building innovative, data-driven, and scalable digital solutions within a truly global and agile environment.

About the Program

The 12-month global program is designed for recent graduates who want to launch their careers with Symrise through a structured and immersive learning journey.

You will benefit from:

• Formal technical and professional training
• Hands-on work in real global projects
• Continuous tutoring and personal mentoring
• Exposure to senior leadership
• A highly collaborative, agile, and international environment

This program is built to accelerate your growth, strengthen your technical expertise, and help you develop into a future expert in your field.

Your role

As a Data Science / Machine Learning Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience developing, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models in a global enterprise environment. You will work with diverse datasets—including structured, unstructured, text, image, and time-series data—contributing to AI-driven applications and data products that support key business functions.

In this role, you will support the full machine learning lifecycle, from data exploration and feature engineering to model development, experimentation, and performance evaluation. You will collaborate closely with data engineers, MLOps, and solution teams to help operationalize models, integrating them into scalable, production-ready systems. You will also explore modern AI approaches, including generative AI and language models, contributing to innovative use cases such as copilots, recommendation systems, and advanced analytics.

Working alongside both technical teams and business stakeholders, you will help translate analytical insights into real-world impact. You will contribute to responsible AI practices, ensuring models are reliable, ethical, and aligned with governance standards. This role offers a strong learning opportunity to build practical skills in machine learning, AI engineering, and applied data science within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

About you

You should have:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field (Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, UX/UI Design, or similar)
• Graduation no later than 31 July 2026
• Maximum 2 years of prior professional experience in a similar role
• Availability to start full-time in September 2026

Eligibility requirements:

• EU citizenship is required (we do not offer visa sponsorship)
• For candidates based in Spain, employment will be under a local Spanish contract
• For eligible candidates outside of Spain, employment may be arranged via the VIE program (subject to Business France eligibility rules)
  • Candidates must not have previously completed a VIE assignment
  • Age must be under 29 at the time of hiring
  • Willingness to relocate to Barcelona (Poblenou)

You ideally bring:

• Strong analytical and/or technical skills depending on the role
• Interest in data, AI, software development, or digital innovation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive, curious, and learning-oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment
• Advanced English (C1 / TOEFL 95+)

Our offer

A unique opportunity to start your career in our established and expanding Global Data & AI Hub in Barcelona (Poblenou).

You can expect:

• 12-month paid graduate program €32,000
• Private health and life insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
• International exposure and cross-functional collaboration
• Learning, development, and certification opportunities
• Modern, collaborative workplace

At the end of the program, there is a possibility of a permanent role within Symrise, depending on performance and business needs.