Data Engineering graduate

Symrise; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and life insurance

Flexible working arrangements

International exposure

Job summary

Symrise is expanding its Global Data & AI Hub in Barcelona (Poblenou) and launching a 12-month graduate program designed for recent graduates. The Data Engineering track offers hands-on experience, structured learning, and exposure to global business challenges within an agile, international environment.

The program includes formal training, mentoring, and real-world projects, with a pathway to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, or UX/UI Design.
• Graduation no later than 31 July 2026.
• Max 2 years of prior professional experience in a similar role.
• Availability to start full-time in September 2026.
• EU citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement modern data architecture and engineering practices.
• Contribute to the development of a strategic enterprise lakehouse and reusable data products.
• Work with structured and unstructured data to enable advanced analytics and AI use cases.
• Improve data pipelines, automation, and data lifecycle management for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

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 Engineering Graduate, you will join the Data and Integration/API Architecture and Engineering team, contributing to the development of Symrise’s enterprise-wide data strategy and foundational data capabilities. You will work in a global environment supporting the digital and AI transformation of the business, helping to build scalable, high-quality data solutions across a wide range of systems and domains.

In this role, you will support the design and implementation of modern data architecture and engineering practices, contributing to the development of a strategic enterprise lakehouse and reusable data products. You will work with both structured and unstructured data, helping to enable advanced analytics, AI use cases, and data-driven decision-making. You will also contribute to improving data pipelines, automation, and data lifecycle management to ensure efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Working closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders, you will help translate business needs into data solutions that drive value and innovation. You will gain exposure to enterprise architecture, data governance, and modern engineering practices, while contributing to large-scale transformation initiatives. This role offers a strong opportunity to develop your skills in data engineering within a collaborative, fast-paced, 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.