About Symrise and the Data & AI Graduate Program

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 an Integration/API Engineering Graduate, you will join the Data and Integration/API Architecture and Engineering team, playing a key role in shaping Symrise’s enterprise-wide data and integration strategy. You will contribute to building the foundational capabilities that enable digital and AI transformation at scale, working within a real-world, global enterprise environment.

In this role, you will support the development of a modern integration platform and API ecosystem, helping to implement an API-first strategy that enables secure, scalable, and standardized data exchange across systems, regions, and partners. You will work on defining and applying architectural standards that impact a wide range of critical systems and business domains, while collaborating closely with data engineering and other technical teams.

You will also gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration, working with business and technical stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into integration solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about enterprise architecture, modern integration practices, and governance, while contributing to large-scale transformation initiatives and developing skills in a highly collaborative and innovation-driven 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.