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Where do you live?

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Where would you like to work?

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Do you need visa sponsorship to work in your desired location?

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Academic transcripts

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You can understand others and work well with them, balancing patience and assertiveness.

A collaborative nature

Your dedication matches the intensity of your ambition. You’re willing to put in the hard work necessary to achieve your goals, and the highly demanding challenges in your track record are proof of your relentless spirit.

Drive

You’re able to objectively evaluate complex information, arguments, and situations. You’re used to applying logical deduction to tackle sophisticated problems, and this has often allowed you to solve difficult intellectual challenges.

Logical-analytical abilities

We welcome applications in English and Italian. If you pass our screening, we’ll ask you to take on a few tests that assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. If you’re successful with those, we’ll invite you to a series of interviews.

Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider for employment any applicant and we provide reasonable accommodations for an applicant with disabilities, which can be requested at accommodations-ext@bendingspoons.com.

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 in time, go ahead and apply.

The selection process (all roles)

We’re a global company, and your work will have worldwide exposure.

International reach

Be the owner of your effort—from day one, you’re one of the team and fully trusted to take responsibility for your tasks. You’ll have every incentive to make a major impact.

Make a difference

Our incredible People Operations team organizes awesome events, such as team games, drinks, yoga classes, parties, and regular company-wide retreats. Recent destinations include Bali, Mauritius, and Tanzania.

Lots. Of. Fun

Title

CV/Resume

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How did you learn about the job?

LinkedIn profile

Link to your LinkedIn profile

Where do you live? [Optional]

Tell us why you'd like to work in this role, why you'd like to do it at Bending Spoons, and why you think you'd be an excellent fit for both.

Cover letter [Optional]

Cover letter

Preferred work location [Optional]

Preferred work location

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. To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform—which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator. 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.

Data analyst

Milan (Italy)

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.

Reasoning ability

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.

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.

Team spirit

You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.

Proficiency in English

You’ll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.

Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams

We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential—then, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.

An exceptional opportunity for growth

Typically, we offer an individual at the start of their career a salary of €52,246. Pay grows rapidly as you accumulate experience and translate it into greater impact. You can also receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.

Competitive pay and access to equity in the company

Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work.

All. These. Benefits

Why do you want this job? [Mandatory]

Why do you want this job?

Preferred work location [Mandatory] [v2]

Customer support manager (fluent English)

Pay grows rapidly as you accumulate experience and translate it into greater impact. You can also receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.

Customer support specialist (fluent English)

Analytics engineer

Preferred work location [Mandatory]

Motivation

How excited are you about applying for this position at Bending Spoons?

Your mission: Help drive thrillingly ambitious strategic acquisitions in the nine-figure range. At Bending Spoons, we’re hell-bent on becoming one of the world’s greatest companies of all time. That’s why we’re always on the hunt for incredible M&A opportunities in the tech industry—and why we’re now looking for an obsessively analytical and market-savvy individual to join our team. You’ll be right at the forefront of some of awesomely impactful, potentially game-changing ventures.

Investment analyst

Rather than waiting to be told what to do, you’re forever hunting down new opportunities and testing fresh ideas. You’ve consistently and actively participated in independent projects, and you’re an endless source of innovative ideas.

Curiosity and initiative

Once you have a goal, there’s no stopping you! Failure doesn’t discourage you—after every stumble, you get right back up and try again.

Tenacity

Your judgment and intuition are sound and well grounded in reality.

Common sense

Far from being too academic or obsessive in your perfectionism, you understand that speed is often as important as quality when getting things done in a competitive world.

Pragmatism

You learn new concepts and skills rapidly, delving into new topics with a structured approach and a curious mindset. This is demonstrated by how quickly you mastered new tools when you first encountered them, and by how you used creative problem-solving to face cross-disciplinary problems.

Reasoning and depth of learning

You have a genuine love for the field. You investigate the subject extensively and are always up to date with the latest developments.

Passion

We automate most menial tasks, freeing you up to focus your expertise where it can make the biggest impact.

Real impact

By joining a fast-growing company on a mission to become one of the world's greatest, it’s an unparalleled opportunity to turbocharge your learning and career prospects.

Unique career opportunity

From day one, you’ll be one of the team and fully trusted. No micromanagement or clipping your wings—just the freedom and responsibility to do great work.

Flexibility and trust

Learn from (and teach) some of the brightest and most skilled people you’ll ever meet. Your talent is going to blossom here.

Talented, knowledgeable colleagues

Spooners get unlimited backing for learning investments, including Italian or English lessons and things like courses, conferences, and books. There’s no permission or approval process—you’re fully trusted to use the company’s resources efficiently.

Continuous education

Spend as much or as little time in our Milan office as you choose. Many Spooners like to change up their environment and get out of the city whenever the mood strikes. You’ve always got the freedom to decide where today’s office is.

Remote working

Our regular hours are 9-6 GMT+1, with remote work allowed within GMT-2 to GMT+3 time zones.

Flexible schedule

We hire for talent and leave the ego at the door. You'll find a group of truly talented Spooners who are eager to teach their secrets and to learn. Reciprocal support and respect is everything—you’re unlikely to ever encounter a more harmonious crew.

People who lift up one another

[NEW] How long do you expect to work with us?

How long do you expect to work with us?

[NEW] What work schedule do you have in mind?

What work schedule do you have in mind?

Can you please provide us with your Grade Point Averages (GPAs) from your educational institutions?

GPA [Optional]

[NEW] Is there anything else you’d like us to know?

Is there anything else you’d like us to know?

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. To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform—which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator. 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.

Finance and accounting analyst

Typically, we offer an individual at the start of their career a salary of €52,246. If they possess a few years of relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between €63,965 and €143,330. Pay grows rapidly as you accumulate experience and translate it into greater impact. You can also receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.

Speak Italian

Do you speak Italian at a professional level?

Bookkeeper

You can read and write fluently both in English and in Italian.

Fluent English and Italian

Preferred area [Engineering]

What area are you most interested in?

Apart from the preferred area previously selected, are there other areas you are interested in?

Other areas [Engineering]

Additional areas of interest

GitHub

Link to your GitHub profile

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. To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform—which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator. 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. We’re seeking exceptional engineers with a passion for backend, data, infrastructure, mobile, or security & privacy. While we'll consider your preferences, our engineers are encouraged to move across different areas of the company, and everyone holds the title of software engineer. No matter your seniority, you will work on production code, directly improving our products or adding new exceptional features. At the moment, most teams use Python, Typescript, or Java for the backend, and Kotlin and Swift for mobile. Our approach to software development is highly flexible, and we adapt our tech stack to the needs of the different products.

Software engineer

Typically, we offer an individual at the start of their career a salary of €63,965. If they possess a few years of relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between €105,737 and €143,330. Pay grows rapidly as you accumulate experience and translate it into greater impact. You can also receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.

Junior software engineer

CV (First Ascent)

A very brief (maximum one page) letter, where you explain your reasons for applying and why you think you'd be an outstanding First Ascent participant.

Cover letter (First Ascent) [Mandatory]

Cover Letter

Please attach a PDF version of your academic transcripts (the records of the exams taken in university courses, along with the grades achieved in each, and the overall GPA) for both your BSc and MSc degrees, if applicable. A certified document is not required; an unofficial transcript is OK.

Academic transcripts (FA)

Academic Transcripts

First Ascent: Women in Tech

Where did you learn about First Ascent: Women in Tech?

First Ascent, Women in Tech

Recruiting assistant (fluent English)

Candidate experience specialist (fluent English)

Portfolio (optional)

Link to your portfolio

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. To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform—which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator. 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.

Junior communications manager

Nationality [Mandatory]

Nationality

LinkedIn Profile (Synapse)

Hack The Box username

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Copywriter

Graduate software engineer

Hiring manager, intern

Junior hiring manager

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. To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform—which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator. 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. In particular, the Bending Spoons Grad Program is an exclusive, year-long growth opportunity designed to provide a captivating, impactful, and comprehensive formative experience. We don’t cut corners by forcing you into a prescribed syllabus here—instead, we design your program in tandem with you, in a way that resonates with your interests and skills. That means we could end up offering you one specific role that we think you’d be a great fit for—or we might suggest that you rotate across a couple of different areas. Either way, you’ll gain a truly personalized business education that will help you find your feet and prepare for a rich and flourishing career.

Grad program, business of tech

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. To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform—which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator. 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.

Data analyst, intern

Your mission: To help us shape an extraordinary company. Your exact role and team, likely in hiring management, product management, growth management, or data analysis, will be determined later. 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. To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform—which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator. 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.

Junior associate lead

EmployAbility role

Availability to start

When would you be available to start?

We’re Humamy, an innovative start-up within the Bending Spoons group aiming to revolutionize the food industry through a fully plant-based offering. By providing our customers with sustainable, tasty, and healthy food, we’re determined to do our part in tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time. We are now looking for the right person to take care of our most valuable asset—our clients—and support them throughout their experience with us.

Customer support manager (Humamy)

You genuinely connect with this role, and you’re eager to build a fulfilling career in it. You're excited about tasks that matter, and find joy in dedicating your time to them.

A key part of the role requires interfacing with lots of different stakeholders—meaning that you’re unfailingly patient, kind, and reliable.

Ability to relate with others

You fulfill all your responsibilities to the best of your ability, regardless of how much you like the task at hand. You’re willing to put in the hard work necessary to achieve your goals, and the highly demanding challenges in your track record are proof of your relentless spirit.

No hand-holding here—you don’t sit around waiting for step-by-step instructions. Showing independence and initiative, you get to the core of what needs to be done and find a way to accomplish it.

Independence

You’re ready to deal with unforeseen changes made at the last minute. You never hold back, and you approach and solve possible issues in a calm, fast, and pragmatic way.

Problem-solving attitude

You’re comfortable using digital tools and softwares to carry out your daily tasks. You can confidently draw insights from data, produce clear reports, and base your decisions on empirical evidence.

Analytical approach

You’ll work from the comfort of your home and this is why a PC and a good internet connection are needed to perform the job at its best!

You own a PC and have a strong internet connection

You are based in Italy and can read, write, and speak proficiently in Italian.

You live in Italy and are proficient in Italian

If you successfully pass through our screening process, we’ll invite you to take on a few tests that assess how you approach and solve unfamiliar problems. If you’re successful there, we’ll invite you to take part in some interviews. We welcome applications in English and Italian.

Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn’t a perfect fit. Here, we look for talent and potential—not just experience and expertise. So if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it, go ahead and apply.

The selection process (Humamy)

Humamy has the potential to transform humanity’s relationship with food, and positively impact the planet in many ways. And by embracing this mission, you’ll become part of an exciting and wildly ambitious journey.

Inspiring mission

By joining a fast-growing start-up with its sights set on becoming one of the world's greatest companies in the food sector, you’ll have an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate your learning and career prospects.

Lightning-fast learning

We hire for talent and leave the ego at the door. You'll find a tribe of truly talented teammates who are eager to teach their secrets and learn from one another. Reciprocal support and respect is everything—you’re unlikely to ever encounter a more harmonious crew. Your talent is going to blossom here.

One-of-a-kind team

From the minute you start, you’re one of the team. You’ll have plenty of freedom and opportunity to deliver your best work.

Trust and freedom

Customer support specialist (Humamy)

Motivation - First Ascent [Mandatory]

Why would you like to participate in First Ascent?

Name of university - FTWR

In which university do you study or did you study?

GPA [Mandatory]

First Ascent UK 2025

First Ascent Switzerland 2025

[Spooners Q&A] live questions

What questions would you like to ask the Spooners?

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Candidate acquisition manager, intern

Junior candidate acquisition manager

Hours of availability

How many hours per week are you available to work with us, on average?

Area of interest (Engineering)

What areas are you interested in?

At Bending Spoons, we’re committed to building an innovative, high-impact company driven by a passion for technology, creativity, and growth. We strive to create an environment where talented individuals can thrive, working on meaningful projects that push boundaries and deliver real value. Our internships offer ambitious students the possibility to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and contribute to cutting-edge projects. It’s a challenging and rewarding opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in the field and kickstart your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In particular, for our software engineering internship, we’re looking for students with a passion for backend, mobile, data, infrastructure, or security &amp; privacy. The default commitment is six months, part-time or full-time. At Bending Spoons, we embrace a horizontal approach to software engineering, where roles are wide-reaching and team members are encouraged to tackle a wide array of challenges across different areas of expertise. The selection process is highly competitive, and carefully designed to identify exceptional talent.

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