2026 WeTransfer Graduate Software Engineer Program

• 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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 s