AI software engineer

Join to apply for the AI software engineer role at Bending Spoons. 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 shareholders 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—comprising expertise, technologies, data, brand, talent, and culture—then invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful and acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy combines an investor’s focus on capital allocation with the hands‑on approach of an operator. Responsibilities Master your toolkit. By working across diverse tech stacks, you’ll refine your ability to choose the right tools for every challenge. From monolithic to microservices architectures, gRPC to REST APIs, Kubernetes to Docker, Python to Rust—you’ll show that true expertise isn’t about using the trendiest technologies, but about understanding their purpose to unleash their full potential. Build stuff that matters. Regardless of your seniority, you’ll enjoy plenty of autonomy and take full ownership of your work, from ideation to execution. You’ll have the unique opportunity to build software from the ground up and witness firsthand how your code evolves into a product used at scale. Simplify relentlessly. Is every component essential? Do we need this process? As a Bending Spoons engineer, your mission is to turn complexity into simplicity. Whether optimizing CI/CD pipelines, writing maintainable code, or crafting minimalist architectures, your drive to simplify will power scalable, future‑proof solutions. Power digital products with AI. Work with product teams to identify high‑impact opportunities where AI can transform the user experience for millions—and then build the solutions to make them happen. Drive the process from possibility to production, delivering code that’s robust, reproducible, and built for scale. Qualifications Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist biases and take care of the details that matter. Drive. You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do, and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match that ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work and hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar. Team spirit. You give generously without expecting in return, support the best idea, not your own, are reliable, honest, and transparent. Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English. Benefits 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 in positions that let them thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and talented people can soon play an essential role in major projects. Competitive pay and equity. Typical salary ranges vary by location and experience. Full‑time contracts may include equity at a discounted price, and there is a tax cut incentive for relocating to Italy. All‑these benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, extensive learning support, top‑of‑market health insurance, generous relocation package, parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. Commitment & contract Permanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time. Location Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries. Selection process If you pass our screening, we’ll give you a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. They’re challenging and may take several hours. Successful candidates then receive 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. Equal opportunity and accommodations Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider any applicant for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—just let us know through our 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. Work environment Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. We’re extremely ambitious and hold ourselves—and one another—to a high standard. While the high pace leads to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment. To ramp up quickly, we recommend spending the first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long‑term work location. We’ll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you’ll be welcome to work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries—depending on what we agree at the offer stage. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr