You will play a key role in current projects during three training placements of your choice. The programme provides the unique opportunity to discover the data science environment in various SBB contexts and to gain experience.

Start and duration.

The programme starts in September and lasts 18 months. You can decide on your level of employment (between 60 and 100 percent). This means you enjoy enough leisure time outside of work.

You have successfully completed a university degree in a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering and maths) or quantitative economics. Ideally, you know at least one programming language and possess knowledge of statistics and machine learning. Strong communication skills, being a good team player and visualisation skills will enhance your profile. You’ll show initiative, be highly committed and possess strong analytical skills. Very good knowledge of German (B2) and good knowledge of English (B1) are required for this position.

Remuneration.

You’ll receive an attractive full-time starting salary of CHF 80,000 a year.

At SBB, you have pension fund insurance if your annual income is CHF 3,000 or more. This means you will benefit from attractive pension fund benefits. 

Benefits.

You’ll get a 2nd class GA Travelcard and five weeks’ holiday for the entire training period. You can also take advantage of additional individual training programmes, such as language courses, time abroad and specific certifications.

How you benefit.

Over the course of your various training placements, you’ll gain knowledge and experience in your chosen specialist field and apply it directly. You’ll also complete our introduction programme with the opportunity to expand your specialist knowledge in specific courses.

Coaching.

A personal coach will accompany you throughout your Career Starter Programme and help you to settle in at the company, to choose the best training programmes and to find the right placements for you.

Network building.

As you will be working on projects in various departments, you will be able to build up a large network and become part of the SBB Young Talents community.

Permanent position.

The Career Starter programme will have you perfectly prepared for a permanent position at SBB.

Apply during one of the following application windows:

Application window to start in September 2025: 3 February 2025–16 February 2025

A complete application includes your CV with all key information about your abilities and skills as well as diplomas, grades and job references. No cover letter is required.

All our positions are advertised under vacancies. You can only apply directly online via the advert.

We will assess your application in the following periods:

Pre-selection: 17 February 2025–19 February 2025

Your progress in the application process depends on how well your career goals fit the Career Starter programme and whether our expectations align.

In the next stage of the application, you’ll be invited to a video interview. We’re not going to ask you for facts, figures or theoretical knowledge – we simply want to get to know you and see what you’re like.

If you reach this application stage, you’ll be invited for a video interview on one of the following dates:

Invitation to video interview: 19 February 2025

You have five days to complete the video interview after receiving the invitation.

After careful evaluation of your video interview, we’ll let you know whether you’ve been invited to a personal meeting. Find out about us and our culture in person at the Talent Day and experience our wide range of projects. The meeting is used as a basis for deciding whether you’ll join our programme.

If it’s the right step for both parties, your future line manager will contact you to discuss the final details. If both our and your requirements are met, we’ll declare it a match and look forward to welcoming you to the Career Starter programme.