Join to apply for the Graduate Software Engineer role at Bending SpoonsAt 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, 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 demonstrate 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 opportunity to build software from the ground up and observe how your code evolves into a product used at scale.Simplify relentlessly. Turn complexity into simplicity by evaluating necessity, optimizing processes, and crafting maintainable architectures to power scalable, future-proof solutions.What we look forReasoning ability. Solve complex problems with clear, first-principles thinking and attention to detail; resist biases and identify what matters.Drive. Ambition, initiative, effort, and tenacity; hold yourself to a high and rising standard.Team spirit. Support the best idea, be reliable, honest, and transparent, and contribute to the team’s success.Proficiency in English. Read, write, and speak proficient English.What we offerIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Work in small, autonomous teams alongside talented colleagues.An exceptional opportunity for growth. We hire individuals with high potential and place them to thrive on major projects.Competitive pay and equity. Salary ranges with potential equity options; relocation benefits may apply in some cases.All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, learning support, health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and annual retreats.Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed-term. Full-time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK) or remote.The selection processIf you pass our screening, you’ll complete a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. If successful, you’ll be invited to a series of interviews. We set a high bar and won’t extend an offer until we’re convinced we’ve found the right candidate. The role may stay open for months or be reposted if needed.We value talent and potential and encourage applicants who feel they could be awesome at the role to apply, even if their CV isn’t a perfect fit.Equal opportunityBending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.Before you applyIf you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again. We’re a demanding environment with a strong emphasis on learning, achievement, and career growth. For ramp-up, spending your first months in our Milan office can help you assimilate our culture and collaborate effectively; relocation and travel support are provided. Long-term work location can be in Milan, London, or permitted remote locations as agreed at offer time.If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to contribute, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we’re eager to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr