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OverviewAt Bending Spoons, weâre striving to build one of the all-time great companies.A company that serves a huge number of customers.A company where team members grow to their full potential.A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency.A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate.And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform-which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture.Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses.Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investorâs attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator.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.Thatâs our promise to such a candidate.ResponsibilitiesMaster your toolkit.By working across diverse tech stacks in a full-stack, end-to-end scope, youâll refine your ability to choose the right tools for every challenge.From monolithic to microservices architectures, gRPC to REST APIs, Kubernetes to Docker, Python to Rust-youâll show that true expertise isnât about using the trendiest technologies, but about understanding their purpose to unleash their full potential.Build stuff that matters.Regardless of your seniority, youâll enjoy plenty of autonomy and take full ownership of your work, from ideation to execution.Youâll have the unique opportunity to build software from the ground up and witness firsthand how your code evolves into a product used at scale.Simplify relentlessly.Is every component essential?Do we need this process?As a Bending Spoons engineer, your mission is to turn complexity into simplicity.Whether optimizing CI/CD pipelines, writing maintainable code, or crafting minimalist architectures, your drive to simplify will power scalable, future-proof solutions.Power digital products with AI.Work with product teams to identify high-impact opportunities where AI can transform the user experience for millions-and then build the solutions to make them happen.Drive the process from possibility to production, delivering code thatâs robust, reproducible, and built for scale.What we look forReasoning ability.Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems.You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply.You resist the influence of biases.You identify and take care of the details that matter.Drive.Youâre extremely ambitious in everything you do-and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition.You feel deeply responsible for your work.You hold yourself to a high-and rising-bar.Team spirit.You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return.You support the best idea, not your idea.Youâre always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team.Youâre reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English.You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What we offerIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams.Youâll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.An exceptional opportunity for growth.We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential-then, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive.Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars.And if youâve got what it takes, youâll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.Competitive pay and access to equity in the company.Typically, we offer individuals at the start of their career an annual salary of ÂŁ85,797 in London and âŹ66,065 elsewhere in Europe.For a candidate that we assess as possessing considerable relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between ÂŁ112,189 and ÂŁ250,512 in London, and âŹ107,837 and âŹ188,848 elsewhere in Europe.Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and grows rapidly as you gain experience and translate it into greater contributions.For individuals who demonstrate exceptional capability, we may offer compensation that extends beyond the usual ranges to reflect their higher expected impact.If youâre offered a permanent contract, youâll also be able receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together.If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.All.These.Benefits.Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location.We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work.Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed-term.Full-time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.The selection processIn our screening process, we prioritize verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority.Some people hold back because they feel they lack experience or have an âimperfectâ CV.If you like the role and believe you could excel over time, donât self-reject.If you pass our screening, youâll be asked to complete one or more tests.They are challenging, may involve unfamiliar problems, and can take several hours.We set the bar high and wonât extend an offer until weâre confident weâve found the right candidate.This is why a job may remain open for months or be reposted several times.We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities-please let us know through this form.Before you applyIf youâve applied before but didnât receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.Bending Spoons is a demanding environment.Weâre extremely ambitious and we hold ourselves-and one another-to a high standard.While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment.To help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long-term work location.Itâs the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new teammates.Weâll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance.After that, youâre welcome to work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries-depending on what we agree at the offer stage.If the role speaks to you and youâre excited to give your best, weâd love to hear from you.Apply now-we canât wait to meet you.#J-*****-Ljbffr
Requirements
You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter.Drive. Youâre extremely ambitious in everything you do-and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high-and rising-bar.Team spirit. You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. Youâre always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. Youâre reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English.
Benefits & conditions
You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What we offerIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Youâll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.An exceptional opportunity for growth. We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential-then, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And if youâve got what it takes, youâll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Typically, we offer individuals at the start of their career an annual salary of ÂŁ85,797 in London and âŹ66,065 elsewhere in Europe. For a candidate that we assess as possessing considerable relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between ÂŁ112,189 and ÂŁ250,512 in London, and âŹ107,837 and âŹ188,848 elsewhere in Europe. Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and grows rapidly as you gain experience and translate it into greater contributions. For individuals who demonstrate exceptional capability, we may offer compensation that extends beyond the usual ranges to reflect their higher expected impact. If youâre offered a permanent contract, youâll also be able receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work.Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed-term. Full-time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.The selection processIn our screening process, we prioritize verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority. Some people hold back because they feel they lack experience or have an âimperfectâ CV. If you like the role and believe you could excel over time, donât self-reject.If you pass our screening, youâll be asked to complete one or more tests. They are challenging, may involve unfamiliar problems, and can take several hours.We set the bar high and wonât extend an offer until weâre confident weâve found the right candidate. This is why a job may remain open for months or be reposted several times.We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities-please let us know through this form.Before you applyIf youâve applied before but didnât receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. Weâre extremely ambitious and we hold ourselves-and one another-to a high standard. While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment.To help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long-term work location. Itâs the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new teammates. Weâll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, youâre welcome to work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries-depending on what we agree at the offer stage.If the role speaks to you and youâre excited to give your best, weâd love to hear from you.
About the company
Cartagena, Murcia, EspaĂąa
OverviewAt Bending Spoons, weâre striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform-which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investorâs attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator.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. Thatâs our promise to such a candidate.ResponsibilitiesMaster your toolkit. By working across diverse tech stacks in a full-stack, end-to-end scope, youâll refine your ability to choose the right tools for every challenge. From monolithic to microservices architectures, gRPC to REST APIs, Kubernetes to Docker, Python to Rust-youâll show that true expertise isnât about using the trendiest technologies, but about understanding their purpose to unleash their full potential.Build stuff that matters. Regardless of your seniority, youâll enjoy plenty of autonomy and take full ownership of your work, from ideation to execution. Youâll have the unique opportunity to build software from the ground up and witness firsthand how your code evolves into a product used at scale.Simplify relentlessly. Is every component essential? Do we need this process? As a Bending Spoons engineer, your mission is to turn complexity into simplicity. Whether optimizing CI/CD pipelines, writing maintainable code, or crafting minimalist architectures, your drive to simplify will power scalable, future-proof solutions.Power digital products with AI. Work with product teams to identify high-impact opportunities where AI can transform the user experience for millions-and then build the solutions to make them happen. Drive the process from possibility to production, delivering code thatâs robust, reproducible, and built for scale.What we look forReasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems.
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