Graduate Software Engineer

About Bending Spoons

Bending Spoons is committed to building one of the most exceptional companies ever, aiming to serve a vast customer base while fostering significant growth opportunities for its team members. The company emphasizes minimal hierarchy, small and highly skilled teams, and sustained long-term ownership and operation of digital businesses. AI integration is deeply embedded into their workflows to enhance human and machine collaboration.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will take full responsibility for building impactful software from conception through production, influencing systems that serve millions. The role involves integrating advanced AI tools into your development process to accelerate work while maintaining high standards of reliability and maintainability. You will master diverse technical stacks and architectures, including monoliths, microservices, gRPC, REST, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, and Rust, choosing technologies thoughtfully to create simple, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software systems that have a broad user impact.
• Utilize AI tools effectively throughout design, implementation, testing, and documentation phases.
• Manage full-stack responsibilities across multiple technology environments.
• Continuously simplify systems by reducing complexity and enhancing scalability.

Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical reasoning to solve intricate problems by applying foundational principles and focusing on important details.
• Highly ambitious with a strong sense of accountability and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative spirit: willing to support team goals over personal ideas and contribute openly and reliably.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

What We Provide

• Dynamic, entrepreneurial teams composed of highly talented individuals working in autonomous, small groups.
• Exceptional growth opportunities early in your career, with responsibility for high-impact projects and products.
• Comprehensive benefits including flexible working hours, remote options, unlimited support for learning, premium health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and annual company retreats.
• Flexible start dates and part-time options to accommodate ongoing education without compromising progress.
• Competitive salary packages with ranges depending on experience and location, including equity options to participate in company growth. Notably, relocation to Italy includes a 50% tax reduction.

Location & Contract

This is a full-time position with either a permanent or fixed-term contract. Work locations are flexible, including Milan, London, Madrid, Warsaw, or remote from qualifying countries.

Selection Process

The recruitment process focuses on demonstrated excellence without preference to experience level. Candidates undergo rigorous testing involving complex and novel problems. Offers are made only when confidence in fit and quality is achieved; therefore, positions may remain open for extended periods or be reposted. The company also supports accommodations for candidates with disabilities upon request.

Additional Notes

Applicants are advised to wait at least a year before reapplying if previously unsuccessful. Due to the demanding nature of the work environment, new hires will spend their initial months primarily onsite at the Milan office to facilitate cultural integration and teamwork, supported by travel and accommodation assistance. Thereafter, flexible or remote working arrangements are possible depending on mutual agreement.