Elite software engineering program
Milan (Italy) or fully remote
Permanent or fixed-term
Questions about our recruiting process?Check the FAQ.
⛔️ Applications closed
We’re no longer accepting applications for this job, but you’re welcome to apply for a different one.
This program is designed for junior software engineers who wish to boost their careers by following an unconventional and particularly demanding growth path. Success will require, among other things, a "get things done" attitude, an exceptional sense of ownership, and a thorough understanding of fundamental engineering principles.
You may end up working in mobile development (Android, iOS), backend, cybersecurity and infrastructure, or AI engineering.
No formal work experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for talented software engineers who are still in the early stages of their careers. As we expect participants to understand complex concepts and make meaningful contributions within a limited timeframe, a commitment to working ambitiously to exceed our standards is absolutely essential. We offer a salary of €105,737 along with a €1,200 welfare bonus.
You may end up working in mobile development (Android, iOS), backend, cybersecurity and infrastructure, or AI engineering.
No formal work experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for talented software engineers who are still in the early stages of their careers. As we expect participants to understand complex concepts and make meaningful contributions within a limited timeframe, a commitment to working ambitiously to exceed our standards is absolutely essential. We offer a salary of €105,737 along with a €1,200 welfare bonus.
A few examples of your responsibilities
- Adopt a proactive attitude in tackling and solving exceptional engineering challenges, contributing to product development and product roadmapping, and taking full ownership of the projects you work on.
- Learn about the latest technologies, testing the promising ones to make sure we don’t miss out on game-changing opportunities to boost our productivity and the quality of our work.
- Work with our other software engineers to constantly expand our set of libraries and relentlessly optimize our processes.
- Systematically improve the quality of our products, tools, or infrastructures by fixing bugs and refactoring the code base wherever necessary.
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 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.
- Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Typically, we offer an individual at the start of their career a salary of €105,737. 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.
- All. These. Benefits. 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.
Before you apply
Bending Spoons is a demanding environment: We’re extremely ambitious and we ask a lot of ourselves and one another. While this tends to lead to fantastic learning, achievements, and career growth, it also requires a significant commitment. So if you like the role and are ready to give your very best, don’t hesitate to apply.
The selection process
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 through this form.
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.
Elite software engineering program
Apply