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.
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 Solution Development / Full-Stack Developer Graduate, you will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of modern digital applications within a global enterprise environment. You will work on a range of solutions including full-stack web applications, API-driven services, automation tools, and AI-enabled business applications that support critical business processes and digital transformation initiatives.
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle, including frontend and backend development, API and microservices design, and cloud-native application deployment. You will work with modern technologies such as React or Angular on the frontend and Node.js, .NET, or Python on the backend, while also contributing to secure, scalable architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
Working closely with product owners, architects, designers, and business stakeholders, you will help translate requirements into functional, high-quality digital solutions. You will also collaborate with data science and AI teams to embed intelligent capabilities into applications, while supporting agile delivery and enterprise engineering standards. This role offers a strong opportunity to develop your skills in full-stack engineering, cloud development, and AI-enabled software solutions in a fast-paced, innovative 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.
Job Reference: EA04381
