Data Science Graduate Program (m/f/d)

 

 

Data Science Graduate Program (m/f/d)
Apply by March 29, 2026

Are you a passionate techie looking to use your personal strengths to help shape the future of an international media group? As a Data Science Trainee in the Bertelsmann Future Leaders Graduate Program, you will work with and learn from the best. As part of the trainee community, you will constantly advance in an innovative environment. For 18 months, starting on September 1, you will be assigned to diverse teams on data projects across various business divisions – possibly even in other European countries – and make a meaningful contribution to the company's success. For the most part, you will work independently, while we will support you to the best of our ability.

 

As a trainee in the Data Science Track, you will

• Get to know different divisions of Bertelsmann and gain deep insights into the respective data,
• Work intensively on the analysis, implementation and evaluation of data projects,
• Investigate new use cases for machine learning and AI to develop innovative solutions for the media industry,
• Develop your potential and continuously expand your skills in theory and practice.

 

What you should bring

• A M.Sc. or Ph.D. in data science, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, engineering, applied mathematics, physics or a related field,
• Data science experience through internships or research projects,
• Advanced knowledge of machine learning methods, database concepts, prompting and generative AI,
• Solid programming skills in Python and SQL (R, Scala, Spark and other programming languages are a plus) as well as extensive experience with GitHub,
• Solution-oriented thinking with strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Fluent English (other languages are an advantage) and willingness to move to a new location several times.

 

What you can expect

• An annual salary of between €65,000 and €70,000,
• Intensive further development with a good work-life balance,
• Diverse projects in which you solve problems and improve processes,
• Modern working methods and cooperation networks,
• Excellent job prospects.

 

Let your insights speak – and the world will listen.
Take the Data Science Track. Become a Future Leader.

 

Apply now:
The graduate program starts on September 1, 2026. Please upload your complete application documents via the online application form between February 2 and March 29, 2026. If your documents convince us, we will invite you to take an online ability test as a first step. A short virtuel interview with one of our data science experts follows and the most promising candidates will then complete an assessment center in May in Berlin. 

 

You can find more information here:
www.futureleaders-data.com

Would you like to learn more about the Date Science track of our graduate program and get answers to your questions? Then join our Zoom webinar on March 12, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:30PM.

 

Your future employer

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company with 75,000 employees, that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company generated revenues of €19 billion in the 2024 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world.

 

We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we value the spectrum of perspectives a diverse workforce brings with it. Therefore, we are actively seeking candidates who bring their unique identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences - with or without disabilities - to our organization.

 

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:
Responsible for processing the information provided in your application: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Carl-Bertelsmann-Str. 270, 33311 Gütersloh (“Bertelsmann”), who may also assign this task to third-party service providers. Bertelsmann will process your data as provided for by Section 26(1) sentence 1 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG-new) for the purpose of conducting the application and selection process for the Bertelsmann Future Leaders Program – based on reviewing your curriculum vitae, a position-based selection test and interviews during an assessment center. Following from your declaration of consent pursuant to Section 26(2) of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG new), selected representatives of other group alliance members will take part in the staffing decision and interviews. Based on Article 49(1) a of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), your personal data will be transmitted to recipients in third countries (non-EU member states). In the a sence of an adequacy decision or suitable guarantees for ensuring an appropriate level of data protection for the processing of your data by these countries and their service providers the respective companies will treat your data confidentially. At the above address you can revoke your authorization for the use of your data at any time with immediate effect, contact Bertelsmann’s data protection officer, or request a copy of these undertakings. For further information on data protection for the Bertelsmann Future Leaders Program, see www.bertelsmann-futureleaders.com

 

Location: Gütersloh/international 
Career Area: Data Science
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Type: Trainee
Company: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA - Corporate Center
Country: Germany
State/Region: Nordrhein-Westfalen
City: Gütersloh
Postal Code: 33311
Job ID: 285996
Salary Range: 65,000€ - 70,000€
Application Deadline: 29.03.2026