Associate to the CTO

Associate to the CTO Join Bending Spoons to help build one of the all‑time great companies. Our mission is to acquire digital businesses with untapped potential and make them successful by leveraging our platform, which comprises expertise, technologies, data, brand, talent and culture. The resulting revenue growth is then reinvested to acquire more businesses, combining investor‑style capital allocation with hands‑on operator involvement. As part of our fast‑track program for future engineering leads, you will be part of a world‑class group of problem‑solvers working to create technology of extraordinary quality and scale. We offer a technical leadership path that may lead to a unit producing at least ten million dollars and potentially hundreds of millions as you progress. A few examples of your responsibilities Drive strategy – develop and execute bold, data‑informed strategies that unlock new levels of value for the company. Lead an outstanding team – manage a high‑performing team of some of the most talented professionals you’ll ever meet, making tough decisions when necessary to uphold excellence. Operate at the sharp end of the industry – help make the company one of the highest‑rated employers in tech and finance. Master your toolkit – work across diverse tech stacks (monolithic, microservices, gRPC, REST, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Rust, etc.) and choose the right tools for every challenge. Simplify relentlessly – turn complexity into simplicity, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, writing maintainable code and crafting minimalist architectures. What we look for Leadership – years of outstanding work experience in challenging roles, with exceptional performance and outlier growth. Drive – extreme ambition, initiative and tenacity, a deep sense of responsibility and a high bar you hold yourself to. Reasoning ability – solve complex problems from first principles, structure ideas sharply, resist biases and focus on details that matter. Team spirit – give generously, support the best idea, take your hands dirty for the team and be reliable, honest and transparent. Proficiency in English – read, write and speak fluently. What we offer Exceptional growth opportunity – we hire individuals of outstanding potential and place them where they can thrive and impact major projects early. Entrepreneurial teams – small, autonomous, result‑oriented groups working with the brightest talent. All the benefits you need – flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning and training, top‑market health insurance, a generous relocation package, parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. Competitive pay and equity – salaries range from £151,436 to £250,512 in London, €145,430 to €240,330 elsewhere in Europe, with opportunities to exceed the range for exceptional candidates. Permanent hires receive equity at a discounted price and possible tax benefits for relocation to Italy. Commitment & contract: Permanent or fixed‑term, full‑time. Location: Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries. The selection process Screening will involve tests designed to assess your approach to unfamiliar problems – challenging and potentially time‑consuming. Successful candidates will be invited to a series of interviews. We set a high bar and only extend offers when we are convinced of the right fit. Bending Spoons is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities – just let us know via the form. Before you apply: If you have applied before but did not receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before reapplying. Bending Spoons is a demanding environment that requires significant commitment. To ramp up quickly, we recommend working from our Milan office for the first few months, regardless of your long‑term work location, with generous travel and accommodation assistance. Afterward you may work from our Milan or London offices, or remotely from approved countries as agreed at the offer stage. If you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now – we can’t wait to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr