2026 WeTransfer Graduate Software Engineer Program

Program Summary

Host Organization: WeTransfer and Bending Spoons

Target Audience: Recent graduates and aspiring software engineers

Primary Benefit: Outstanding starting salary and company equity options

Program Type: Permanent or fixed‐term placement

Duty Stations: Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland), or remote from approved European countries

Application Deadline: Ongoing

About the Initiative
The 2026 WeTransfer Graduate Software Engineer Program offers a full learning experience, pairing top developers and product managers with new graduates to teach real operational engineering skills. The program is built on a flat structure and advanced mentoring to bridge academic theory and practical market execution.

As part of Bending Spoons, you will join a high‐performing, autonomous environment that integrates artificial intelligence into daily development workflows.

Why this Program Boosts Your Future Career
This specialized pathway accelerates your standing as a future software architect or technology director. It places you at the centre of cloud engineering, algorithmic design, and consulting networks, qualifying you for lucrative careers in technical product management and global platform engineering.

Benefits

Outstanding starting salary: £85,797 per year in London; €66,065 per year elsewhere in Europe

Rapid compensation growth to £112,189–£250,512 in London or €107,837–€188,848 in Europe

Option to receive part of compensation in discounted company equity for permanent contracts

50% tax cut for relocation to Milan offices

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Flexible working hours and remote options from eligible European countries

Generous relocation packages and parental support

Unlimited support for continuous learning and professional development courses

Invitation to an annual corporate retreat with teammates

Eligibility and Requirements

Academic Background: Open to students and recent graduates in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative disciplines

Reasoning Ability: Exceptional problem‐solving skills, first‐principle thinking, and sharp structure of complex ideas

Drive and Ambition: High personal initiative, effort, and tenacity aligned with a strong desire to excel

Team Spirit: Honest, transparent, and reliable collaboration skills supporting ideas over egos

Language Capability: Proficient reading, writing, and verbal communication in English

Location Flexibility: Willingness to spend most days in the Milan office during initial onboarding, with travel and lodging fully assisted

Contract Adaptability: Available for permanent or fixed‐term contracts with flexible start dates and part‐time options for students finishing degrees

Five Phases of the Application Process

Phase 1: Application Screening and Portfolio Review

Locate the Graduate Software Engineer vacancy on the official careers page of WeTransfer or Bending Spoons

Highlight coding projects and technical toolkit in your resume

Submit details through the designated portal only

Confirm residency matches eligible countries for employment or remote contracts

Await screening feedback based on signals of excellence

Phase 2: Technical and Analytical Testing

Complete one or more online tests if you pass initial screening

Prepare for unique problem designs measuring pure reasoning and logic

Allocate uninterrupted time in a quiet setting to complete rigorous assessments

Review algorithmic concepts before initiating the test links

Submit answers and await evaluation score

Phase 3: Core Interviews with Engineering Teams

Proceed to virtual interview rounds with software experts and managers upon test success

Describe past academic projects and explain design choices from first principles

Answer questions about familiarity with Python, Rust, Docker, Kubernetes, gRPC, or REST API tools

Demonstrate collaborative nature and receptiveness to constructive feedback

Discuss availability and preferred contract start date concerning Milan onboarding

Phase 4: Matching and Milan Onboarding Preparation

Receive conditional offer subject to degree completion and reference checks

Coordinate travel and accommodation assistance for the Milan onboarding phase

Plan to spend initial months at the Milan headquarters to absorb company culture

Choose between permanent or fixed‐term contracts and part‐time study balances

Set up home office workspace with company‐provided devices and laptops

Phase 5: Transition to Long Term Placement and Remote Work

Complete initial onboarding training and build trust with core teammates in Milan

Transition to agreed long‐term work setup, whet