Associate to the CTO

Join to apply for the Associate to the CTO role at Bending SpoonsBe among the first 25 applicantsAt 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 create value for shareholders at an extraordinary rate while adhering to high ethical standards.Our strategy is to acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as possible by leveraging our platform—comprising expertise, technologies, data, brand, talent and culture. We then reinvest the proceeds into strengthening our platform and acquiring new businesses, combining investor capital allocation with hands‑on operation.For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate.The Technology team is central to this mission. We build systems, products, and infrastructure that power dozens of digital businesses serving millions of users worldwide. As part of our fast‑track program for future engineering leads, you’ll join a world‑class group of problem‑solvers working to create technology of extraordinary quality and scale.This position is open to individuals with an outstanding track record of excellence and growth—whether or not they’ve previously held an engineering‑lead role. Excellent references from reputable professionals will be essential. After an intensive training period of six to twelve months, if your performance warrants it, you may take on a technical leadership role—either as the sole leader or co‑leader—of a business unit generating revenue in the tens of millions of dollars at a minimum, with the potential to increase responsibility to the hundreds of millions over time. You’ll report directly to our CTO.ResponsibilitiesDrive strategy. Develop and execute bold, data‑informed strategies that unlock new levels of value for the company.Lead an outstanding team. Lead a high‑performing team of some of the most talented professionals you’ll ever encounter, making tough decisions to uphold excellence when necessary.Operate at the sharp end of the industry. Join one of the highest‑rated employers in tech; our products have hundreds of millions of users, and we aim for greatness.Master your toolkit. Refine your ability to choose the right tools across diverse tech stacks—from monolithic to microservices, gRPC to REST APIs, Kubernetes to Docker, Python to Rust—understanding each tool’s purpose to unleash its potential.Simplify relentlessly. Turn complexity into simplicity: optimize CI/CD pipelines, write maintainable code, craft minimalist architectures, and power scalable, future‑proof solutions.What we look forLeadership. Demonstrated outstanding work experience in highly challenging roles, with exceptional performance and outlier growth.Drive. Extremely ambitious, initiative‑driven, responsible for your work, and holding yourself to a high and rising bar.Reasoning ability. Solve complex problems from first principles, structure ideas sharply, resist biases, and focus on critical details.Team spirit. Give generously, support the best idea, and help the team; reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English. Read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What we offerAn 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 soon play essential roles in major projects.Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Work in small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams alongside the brightest people in your field.All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning and training support, top‑of‑the‑market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location.Competitive pay and access to equity. For a candidate with considerable relevant experience, the annual salary in London ranges from £151,436 to £250,512; elsewhere in Europe, €145,430 to €240,330. Compensation grows rapidly as you gain experience and contributions. Exceptional candidates may receive compensation beyond the usual ranges and benefit from equity at a discounted price. If relocating to Italy, an additional 50% tax cut is available.Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.The selection processIf you pass our screening, you’ll take on a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems—challenging and may take several hours. Successful completion leads to a series of interviews. We set the bar high and will not extend an offer until we’re convinced we’ve found the right candidate. A role may stay open for months or be reposted multiple 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. If you like the role and think you could be awesome in time, go ahead and apply.Bending Spoons is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider any applicant and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—just let us know through this form.Before you applyIf 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’re extremely ambitious, holding ourselves and each other to a high standard—leading to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, but also requiring 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 long‑term location. It’s the best way to absorb our culture and build trust with teammates. We’ll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you’re welcome to work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries—depending on what we agree on at the offer stage.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