Ai Research Engineer

Join to apply for theAI research engineerrole atBending 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 where we function at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency to create value for shareholders at an extraordinary rate—all while adhering to high ethical standards.ResponsibilitiesPower 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.QualificationsReasoning 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 the expectation of receiving in return.You support the best idea, not your idea, and are always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team.You're reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English.You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.BenefitsIncredibly 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 go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential—a priority to place them in the ideal position to thrive.Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and if you've got what it takes, you'll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.Competitive pay and access to equity in the company.Typical starting salaries vary by location (e.g., £85,797 in London, €66,065 elsewhere in Europe), with experienced candidates earning between £112,189 and £196,764 in London and €107,837 and €188,848 elsewhere.Compensation grows rapidly as you gain experience and translate it into greater contributions.Equity may be offered at a discounted price, and 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 or part-time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote.The selection processIf 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 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, which is why a job 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.If you like the role and think you could be awesome at it in time, go ahead and apply.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 and 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, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long-term work location.It's the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new 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 at the offer stage.Equal Opportunity StatementBending 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 this form.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and ResearchIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bending Spoons by 2x.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-*****-Ljbffr