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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 functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. We create value for shareholders at an extraordinary rate while adhering to high ethical standards. Our strategy combines capital allocation with hands‑on operations to acquire and scale digital businesses, continuously investing in our platform and new ventures.
For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate—our promise to such candidates.
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 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.

What we look for

Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles and structure your ideas sharply, resist biases, and pay careful attention to the details that matter.
Drive. You’re extremely ambitious and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match that ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work and hold yourself to a high—an ever‑rising—bar.
Team spirit. You give generously without expectation in return, support the best ideas, not just your own, and are reliable, honest, and transparent. You’re always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team.
Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak English proficiently.

What we offer

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 prioritize placing them in ideal positions to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects.
Competitive pay and access to equity. Typical salaries range from £85,797 in London to €66,065 elsewhere in Europe for early‑career candidates; experienced candidates may earn between £112,189 and £250,512 in London, and €107,837 – €188,848 elsewhere. Compensation varies by location and impact and grows rapidly with experience. Permanent contract holders can receive equity at a discounted price and may benefit from a 50% tax cut when relocating to Italy.
All these benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning support, top‑market health insurance, a generous relocation package, parental support, and a yearly 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.
The 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 candidates are invited to a series of interviews. We set a high bar and won’t extend an offer until we are convinced we’ve found the right candidate.
Studies suggest that women may hesitate to apply unless their CV is a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience, so if you like the role and think you could be awesome in time, apply.
Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—just let us know through this form.
Before you apply
If you have applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.
Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. We hold ourselves—and one another—to a high standard, which leads to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth but also requires significant commitment.
To help you ramp up quickly, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long‑term location. It’s the best way to absorb our culture and build trust with teammates. We’ll support you with travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you can work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries—as agreed at the offer stage.
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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Research
Industries
Software Development
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