Senior Innovation Technologist - Tech Engineer

<p><strong><span>Job Title: Senior Innovation Technologist – Tech Engineer</span><span> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>City, Country: Barcelona, Spain</span><span> </span></strong></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Are you a senior technologist who loves to build, test, and experiment with new technologies? We’re looking for an engineer who thrives in ambiguity, gets hands-on with Generative AI, Web3, Mixed Reality, Quantum, and Robotics, and has the curiosity to go deep on the inner workings of technology.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>You won’t just research tech trends, you’ll actively design and build prototypes to push the boundaries of how digital technologies transform nutrition, health, and beauty. This is a maker role at heart: you’ll write code, tinker with APIs and hardware, and deploy test environments to validate big ideas.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers &amp; Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Key responsibilities:</span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Explore Emerging Technologies (Scouting &amp; Research)</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Systematic research and assessment of emerging digital technologies, evaluating their capabilities, limitations, and potential impact.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Hands-on testing of the latest technologies to get deep understanding of the inner workings.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Identify use cases and opportunities by aligning emerging technologies with business needs and strategic priorities.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Engage with startups, research institutions, and industry thought leaders to stay informed on cutting-edge advancements.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Offer thought leadership and guide strategic decisions on leveraging technology to drive innovation within our company.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Experiment, Prototype &amp; Learn</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Design and build prototypes to validate ideas, rapidly experimenting with new technologies to test their business and technical feasibility.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Establish strong collaboration across organization to maximize collective learning and ensure readiness for scaling if prototyping proves successful.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span>We bring:</span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <p> <br/><span>You bring:</span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, </span><span>or a related field, with a strong foundation in digital technologies, Software Development, Cloud Engineering, and 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, building, and implementing innovative solutions.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Imaginative</span><span> – A creative thinker, continuously exploring new possibilities, questioning assumptions, and finding unconventional ways to apply technology.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Passion for Technology</span><span> – A strong enthusiasm and curiosity for exploring emerging technologies and deep understanding of their inner workings. Technologies include, but not limited to: </span><span>Generative AI, Web3, Blockchain, Augmented &amp; Mixed Reality, Wearables, Robotics &amp; Cobots, Quantum Computing.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Industry</span><span> – Experience or strong interest in BeautyTech, HealthTech, or FoodTech.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul>