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 create value for shareholders at an extraordinary rate 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. A few examples of your responsibilities

Run security audits, identifying security loopholes and opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of security strategies. Perform internal vulnerability testing, uncovering weaknesses in the systems and implementing countermeasures to ensure the integrity of all data. Identify company-wide security challenges. Design and implement solutions to strengthen protection and streamline security practices across IT and infrastructure areas. Collaborate closely with privacy experts to ensure the most robust and complete privacy compliance strategy possible, and to translate regulations into tech implementations. Stay up to date with security trends and threats. Share knowledge with Spooners to ensure data protection best practices and help foster a security-focused culture across the company.

What we look for

Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify 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. You 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. You’re 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.

What we offer

Incredibly 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 hire individuals of outstanding potential and place them where they can thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and there are opportunities to contribute to major projects. Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Salary ranges are provided, with potential equity and tax considerations depending on location. Relocation benefits may apply. All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, learning and training support, health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and an annual retreat.

Commitment & contract Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time or part-time. Location Milan (Italy), London (UK) or remote. The selection process If you pass our screening, you’ll take on a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. These are challenging and may take several hours. If you’re successful, you’ll be invited 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. This role may stay open for months or be reposted. 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. So if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it, apply. Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know through this form. Before you apply If 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 we 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 encourage spending the first few months working from our Milan office. We’ll support you with travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you may work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries—subject to offer terms. 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information TechnologySoftware Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bending Spoons. Get notified about new Security Engineer jobs in Bristol, United Kingdom. Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity employer. We consider for employment any applicant and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—let us know through this form. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr