Symrise Graduate Career Program (m/f/d) - Global Data & AI Hub

About the Graduate Career Program

The Data & AI Graduate Career Program is instrumental for Group IT in building up our brand-new Global Data & AI Hub and opens up a world of possibilities for your future career development across Symrise worldwide. We offer numerous opportunities for young talents who want to make a difference with us. Program participants can choose from a range of technology-driven roles in business analysis, data architecture, technical product management, quality assurance, data science, data & AI engineering, software development, DevOps or information and digital security.

The Graduate Career Program is designed to develop your technology skills and knowledge in data and artificial intelligence, accelerate your learning and growth through access to real-world projects for challenging business problems, and innovate our practices and methodologies through multidisciplinary teams and an agile approach to product development.

Choose your development track, explore your potential and bring out the best in yourself as we shape the future of Symrise together!

The Business Analyst, Data Architect, and Technical Product Manager on the Scrum team will analyze the problem, break it into manageable components, and define clear acceptance criteria. They work closely with Quality Engineers who establish acceptance criteria to validate the functionality and quality of the solution, ensuring that all requirements are well documented and testable. Data Scientists, Data and AI Engineers, Software Developers, and DevOps Engineers will design, build, and integrate models or algorithms into our business processes to ensure the solution is scalable, efficient, and can be deployed seamlessly.

We use programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, and JavaScript on platforms including Shiny, Databricks, Azure, GCP, Mendix, UIPath, and K8S. As a core member of one of five product teams, you will work closely with colleagues from multiple functions to develop new ideas that help solve challenging business problems, accelerate the company's digital transformation, and innovate digital applications and data-driven ways of working for a modern and secure digital environment.

What you can expect from us

The 12-month global program is designed for recent graduates aspiring to launch their early career with Symrise through formal training, professional on-the-job development, practical tutoring and personal mentoring, including exposure to senior leadership, within a highly innovative and collaborative environment.

So, if you're looking to leverage challenging opportunities early in your career, have a meaningful impact within a growing team of experts, and fast-track your development on a global platform, our Graduate Program offers you a unique opportunity at just the right time.

• A guided on-the-job training and development experience that addresses your technical strengths, personal growth needs, and early career ambitions
• Strategic data and AI projects focused on global business problems to strengthen your professional acumen and use of the latest technologies in an international, multidisciplinary environment
• Accelerated professional development through exposure to real-world challenges and experienced experts, including personal mentoring, within an innovative, agile environment
• Certification training and structured learning throughout the program, embedded in an active Group IT network and with access to Graduate Career Program alumni worldwide
• Symrise's company culture and core values that promote work-life balance, life-long learning, cross-functional collaboration and sustainable business practices in a diverse, multicultural business environment
• A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help Symrise build our first Global Data & AI Hub in a collaborative co-working space in Barcelona that will allow for great fun and events to celebrate successes together

What we are looking for

The Global Data & AI Graduate Career Program focuses on the professional development of recent graduates and is best suited for talented, curious, and creative minds, who aspire to make a real difference early in their career and innovate digital applications and data-driven ways of working at Symrise.

• A master’s degree from an accredited university in Data Science, Informatics or Computational Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or a related information technology discipline with an above-average academic performance or anticipated graduation before September 2025
• A maximum of two years of experience prior to starting the program through internships, studies abroad and/or practical working experience after successful graduation
• Initial experience working with large data sets, data analytics or AI tools, developing apps or software, and/or agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues across the organization
• High level of motivation and determination, demonstrated learning agility and genuine curiosity about a new idea or concept
• Proactive, driven attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Advanced English language skills at CEFR proficiency level C1/TOEFL score 95 or higher

What you need to do now

The program gives you the chance to work with like-minded people in an agile environment alongside experienced experts, learning and growing your skills quickly. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something big right from the start.

• Online Application
• Submit CV, grade sheets, cover letter, degree certificates and recommendation letters, if any
• Skills & Competency Assessments
• Depending on the role you apply for, e.g., assessing cognitive ability, technology knowledge, or coding skills
• Virtual Interview
• Program tutor and/or panel interview
• Assessment Center
• Panel/case interview, role play, (group) exercise, or presentation

What we offer

We offer all graduate program participants access to cutting-edge technology and tools, the latest personal equipment and devices, and exceptional benefits. In addition to a competitive, above-market salary (€30'000 p.a.) during the first year on the program, these include private health insurance, life insurance, and flexible work arrangements.

If you feel you fit the above criteria, please apply using our online application system. You should have graduated no more than two years prior to the program start date and expect to graduate no later than 31 July 2025. At the time of application, you should be able to start full-time work in September 2025, subject to local employment laws and visa requirements. Your application will be treated confidentially.