AI research engineer

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 which performs at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency while creating extraordinary value for shareholders and adhering to high ethical standards. To achieve this, we acquire digital businesses with untapped potential and build them into success using our platform of expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and culture. The proceeds are reinvested to make the platform more powerful and to acquire new businesses, blending investor capital allocation with hands‑on operator approach.For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons offers an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise.ResponsibilitiesPower digital products with AI. Work with product teams to identify high‑impact opportunities where AI can transform the user experience for millions, then build solutions to make them happen. Drive the process from possibility to production, delivering robust, reproducible, and scalable code.Explore ways to push the boundaries of our AI capabilities. Stay at the bleeding edge of AI by investigating new models, techniques, and research. Learn quickly across new domains, share findings, and turn breakthrough ideas into production systems with real impact.Refine data foundations for exceptional results. Own the full data lifecycle—from acquisition and labeling to loading and management—to ensure models are trained on clean, high‑quality datasets that power top‑performing systems.Own your impact, end‑to‑end. Set smart priorities, manage execution, and consistently deliver high‑quality results in ambiguous or fast‑changing environments. Balance technical depth with strong ownership, growing your skills while delivering meaningful contributions.What we look forReasoning ability. Solve complex problems using first principles, structure ideas sharply, resist biases, and attend to important details.Drive. Ambitious, with initiative, effort, and tenacity matching the intensity of ambition. Deeply responsible for work, holding self to a high and rising bar.Team spirit. Give generically, support the best idea, be reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English. Read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What we offerIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. 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; those with the right talent quickly take on major projects.Competitive pay and access to equity. Typically, we offer a starting annual salary of £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe; for experienced candidates, the range is £112,189–£250,512 in London, €107,837–€188,848 in Europe. Compensation varies by location and impact, growing rapidly as you contribute. Exceptional capability may receive compensation beyond the usual range and equity at a discounted price. Members relocating to Italy enjoy a 50 % tax cut.All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning and training funding, market‑leading health insurance, generous relocation package, parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location.Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time or part‑time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.The selection processIf you pass our screening, we’ll ask you to take on a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. The tests are challenging and may take several hours to complete. Successful candidates will then 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. Consequently, a job may stay open for months or be reposted multiple times.Equal opportunity statementBending Spoons is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—just let us know through our form.Before you applyIf you have applied before but did not receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before re‑applying.Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. We hold ourselves—and one another—to a high standard. While this drives extraordinary learning and career growth, it also requires significant commitment.To ramp up quickly, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long‑term work location. It’s the best way to absorb our culture and build trust with teammates. We’ll cover generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you can work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries, depending on the agreed offer.We’d love to hear from you if the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bending Spoons by 2×.#J-18808-Ljbffr