Graduate software engineer

Graduate Software Engineer Join to apply for the Graduate software engineer role at Bending Spoons. At Bending Spoons, we strive to build one of the all‑time great companies. We acquire digital businesses with untapped potential and turn them into successful platforms using our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and culture. Proceeds are reinvested to further strengthen our platform and acquire new businesses. This strategy combines capital allocation with hands‑on operations. For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress career at an exceptionally high rate. A few examples of your responsibilities Master your toolkit. Work across diverse tech stacks—monolithic to microservices architectures, gRPC to REST APIs, Kubernetes to Docker, Python to Rust—demonstrating that true expertise comes from understanding a tool’s purpose rather than chasing trends. Build stuff that matters. Enjoy autonomy and take ownership of your work from ideation to execution. Build software from the ground up and see how code evolves into a product used at scale. Simplify relentlessly. Turn complexity into simplicity: optimize CI/CD pipelines, write maintainable code, create minimalist architectures. Your drive to simplify powers scalable, future‑proof solutions. What we look for Reasoning ability. Solve complex problems from first principles, structure ideas sharply, resist biases, and attend to vital details. Drive. Be extremely ambitious and match your initiative, effort, and tenacity with that ambition. Take responsibility for your work and set a high, rising bar. Team spirit. Give generously without expecting returns, support the best idea, support teammates, and be reliable, honest, and transparent. Proficiency in English. 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 position them to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars; if you have what it takes, you’ll soon play an essential role in major projects. Competitive pay and access to equity. Typical annual salary ranges: £85,797 in London or €66,065 elsewhere in Europe; higher ranges for considerable experience. Compensation grows rapidly with experience and impact. Permanent contracts may include discounted equity. All these benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top‑of‑market health insurance, rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. Commitment & contract Permanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time. Location Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland), or remote in selected countries. The selection process After screening, you’ll take tests designed to assess problem‑solving, followed by interviews if successful. We set a high bar and won’t extend an offer until we’re convinced we’ve found the right candidate. Equal opportunity employer Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants, provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and value diversity. Before you apply If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before re‑applying. Our demanding environment We’re ambitious and hold ourselves and each other to a high standard. While this leads to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment. To ramp up quickly, we recommend working from our Milan office during the first few months, then transitioning to Milan, London, or approved remote locations once the offer is finalized. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr