OverviewJoin to apply for the Graduate Software Engineer role at 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. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate.ResponsibilitiesMaster 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 witness firsthand how your code evolves 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.What we look forReasoning ability. You can solve complex problems from first principles, structuring ideas clearly while resisting biases and focusing on the details that matter.Drive. You’re ambitious, take initiative, and hold yourself to a high and rising bar.Team spirit. You support the best idea and help your team, being reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What we offerIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Small, result-oriented, autonomous teams with strong teammates.An exceptional opportunity for growth. We hire individuals with outstanding potential and place them to thrive on major projects.Competitive pay and equity. Salary ranges vary by location and experience, with potential equity options and relocation considerations where applicable.All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, learning support, health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and yearly retreats.Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed-term. Full-time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK) or remote.The selection processIf you pass our screening, you’ll take tests designed to assess problem-solving approaches. Successful candidates will be invited to a series of interviews. The process may take time, and the role may stay open for months or be reposted.We value talent and potential over a perfect CV fit. If you like the role, apply and we’ll consider your application on its merits. Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities—please 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. We encourage committed, high-standard work and a climate of rapid learning. To ramp up quickly, we encourage working from our Milan office initially, with support for travel and accommodation. Afterward, you may work from Milan or London offices or remotely from approved countries, per offer stage agreement.If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to contribute, apply now—we look forward to meeting you. #J-18808-Ljbffr