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 ** 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 integral 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
Maximum
2 years of prior professional experience
in a similar role
Availability to start full-time in
September
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.
Application deadline:
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Starting date:

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