AI research engineer

Join to apply for the AI research 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, functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency, creates value for shareholders at an extraordinary rate, and does so while adhering to high ethical standards. We acquire a digital business with untapped potential, leverage our platform—comprising expertise, technologies, data, brand, talent, and culture—invest proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and acquire new businesses. Our strategy blends investor capital allocation with a hands‑on operator approach. Responsibilities 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 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. Qualifications Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, structure your ideas sharply, resist biases, and take care of the details that matter. Drive. You’re 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 and hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar. Team spirit. You give generously and without expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not 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 proficiently in English. Benefits 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 hire individuals of outstanding potential and place them in positions to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and with the right talent you’ll soon play an essential role in major projects. Competitive pay and access to equity. Typical annual salary ranges are £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe for early‑career candidates; more experienced candidates may be offered £112,189–£250,512 in London and €107,837–€188,848 elsewhere. Compensation grows rapidly with experience and impact. Permanent contracts may also include discounted equity. A 50% tax cut is available for relocation to Italy. 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. 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. 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 to complete. If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to a series of interviews. We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re convinced we’ve found the right candidate. The role may stay open for months or be reposted several times. Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn’t a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience. So if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it in time, go ahead and apply. Equal Employment Opportunity Bending Spoons is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider any applicant for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for an individual with disabilities—just let us know through our form. Before You Apply If you’ve 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. While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment. Apply Now 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