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At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all‑time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers, where team members grow to their full potential, and that operates at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency while creating value for shareholders at an extraordinary rate.
Responsibilities

Power digital products with AI. Work with product teams to identify high‑impact opportunities where AI can transform the user experience for millions, then build the solutions to make them happen. Drive the process from possibility to production, delivering code that’s robust, reproducible, and built for scale.
Explore ways to push the boundaries of our AI capabilities. Stay at the bleeding edge of AI by investigating new models, techniques, and research. Learn fast across new domains, share findings with the team, and turn breakthrough ideas into production systems that deliver real‑world impact.
Refine data foundations for exceptional results. Own the full data lifecycle—from acquisition and labeling to loading and management—to ensure our models are trained on clean, high‑quality datasets that power top‑performing systems.
Own your impact, end‑to‑end. Set smart priorities, manage execution, and consistently deliver high‑quality results, even in ambiguous or fast‑changing environments. Balance technical depth with strong ownership, growing your skills while delivering meaningful contributions.

Qualifications

Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, structure your ideas sharply, resist biases, and focus on the details that matter.
Drive. You’re extremely ambitious, and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work and hold yourself to a high and rising bar.
Team spirit. You give generously and without expectation of return, support the best idea, not your own, and are reliable, honest, and transparent.
Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.

Benefits

Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Work in small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
An exceptional opportunity for growth. We hire individuals of outstanding potential and place them in roles where they can thrive, leading major projects early in their career.
Competitive pay and access to equity. Compensation varies by location and impact, with salary ranges from £85,797 in London to €66,065 elsewhere in Europe for early‑career candidates; higher ranges apply for greater experience.
All these benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning support, top‑of‑the‑market health insurance, a generous relocation package, parental support, and an annual retreat to a stunning location.

Commitment & contract
Permanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time or part‑time.
Location
Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.
Selection process
If you pass our screening, we’ll ask you to take on a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. They’re challenging and may take several hours. Successful completion leads to a series of interviews. We set the bar high and don’t extend an offer until we’re convinced we’ve found the right candidate, so the role may stay open for months or be reposted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We consider any applicant for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—just let us know through this form.
Before you apply
If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.
Onboarding & culture
We recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office—even if your long‑term location is elsewhere—to quickly absorb our culture and build trust with teammates. We’ll support you with travel and accommodation assistance. Afterwards, you may work from Milan or London offices, or remotely from approved countries depending on agreement at the offer stage.
We want to hear from you
If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.
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