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.
