Graduate software engineer

Graduate Software Engineer – 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. To achieve this objective, we acquire digital businesses with untapped potential and maximize their success using our platform – combining capital allocation with hands‑on operation. We then invest the proceeds back into our platform and new businesses, merging an investor’s focus on capital with an operator’s hands‑on approach. Responsibilities Master your toolkit. By working across diverse tech stacks, you’ll 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 – you’ll show that true expertise isn’t about using the trendiest technologies, but about understanding their purpose to unleash their full potential. Build stuff that matters. Regardless of your seniority, you’ll enjoy plenty of autonomy and take full ownership of your work, from ideation to execution. You’ll have the unique opportunity to build software from the ground up and see your code evolve 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. 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 that ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work and hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar. Team spirit. You give generously and without expecting to receive in return. You support the best idea, not your own, and you’re always ready to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent. Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak English proficiently. 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 so they can thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. If you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing a key role in major projects. Competitive pay and access to equity. We offer a salary range that grows with experience and impact – typical starting salaries of £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe, scaling up to £250,512 for high‑impact candidates. Compensation varies by location and expected impact and can extend beyond the usual ranges for exceptional talent. Permanent contract holders may also receive equity at a discounted price. All, these benefits. Flexible hours, remote work, unlimited learning support, top‑of‑the‑market health insurance, a generous relocation package, parental support, and a yearly retreat to a beautiful location. We help each Spooner set up the conditions for best work. 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 If you pass our screening, you’ll take on a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. They’re challenging and may take several hours to complete. Successful candidates are then invited 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. As a result, jobs may stay open for months or be reposted several times. 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 an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider any applicant and provide reasonable accommodations for an individual with disabilities. 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