Graduate security engineer

Join to apply for the Graduate security engineer role at Bending Spoons 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 adhere to high ethical standards while pursuing our strategy of acquiring and scaling digital businesses and then investing the proceeds back into our platform and new ventures. This is an exclusive opportunity for top students on track to graduate between December 2025 and December 2026 to learn, make an impact, and accelerate their career at a very high rate. A few examples of your responsibilities Run security audits, identifying security loopholes and opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of security strategies. Perform internal vulnerability testing, uncovering any weaknesses in the systems and implementing countermeasures to ensure the integrity of all data. Identify company‑wide security challenges and design and implement solutions to strengthen protection and streamline security practices across IT and infrastructure. Collaborate closely with privacy experts to ensure the most robust and complete privacy‑compliance strategy possible, translating regulations into tech implementations. Stay up to date with security trends and threats, share knowledge with Spooners, and help foster a security‑focused culture across the company. What we look for Reasoning ability. You solve complex problems, think from first principles, structure your ideas sharply, resist biases, and focus on the details that matter. Drive. You’re extremely ambitious, take initiative, drive effort and tenacity, feel deeply responsible for your work, and hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar. Team spirit. You give generously without expecting anything in return, support the best idea, help your team, and are reliable, honest, and transparent. Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English. What we offer Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. You’ll work in small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field. An exceptional opportunity for growth. We prioritize individuals of outstanding potential, placing them in positions to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead flagship products, and you can soon be playing an essential role in major projects. Competitive pay and equity. Typical starting salaries range from £85,797 (London) to €66,065 (other European locations). For highly experienced candidates, ranges extend to £112,189–£250,512 (London) or €107,837–€188,848 (other Europe). Permanent contract holders may receive equity at a discounted price. Italian relocation may qualify for a 50% tax cut. All‑in benefits. Flexible hours, remote option, unlimited learning budget, top‑market health insurance, rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat. Commitment & contract Permanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time or part‑time. Location Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote. The selection process If you pass our screening, you’ll complete a series of tests and interviews designed to assess your problem‑solving approach. We set a high bar and may keep the role open for months or repost it. Women and all other applicants are encouraged to apply – talent takes precedence over experience. We’re an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Before you apply If you’ve applied before but did not receive an offer, wait at least one year before re‑applying. To ramp up quickly, we recommend spending the first few months at our Milan office, with travel and accommodation assistance, before moving to London, Milan or remote work as agreed at offer time. If the role speaks to you We’d love to hear from you. Apply now – we can’t wait to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr