OverviewJoin to apply for the 2026 Grad Program, Software Engineering role at Bending Spoons.This is an exclusive opportunity for top students on track to graduate between December 2025 and December 2026 to learn, make an impact, and accelerate their career at an exceptionally high rate.ResponsibilitiesMaster your toolkit. By working across diverse tech stacks, 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. You’ll have plenty of autonomy and take full ownership of your work, from ideation to execution. Build software from the ground up and witness how your code evolves into a product used at scale.Simplify relentlessly. Turn complexity into simplicity, optimize CI/CD pipelines, write maintainable code, and craft minimalist architectures to power scalable, future-proof solutions.What we look forReasoning ability. You can solve complex problems, think from first principles, structure ideas sharply, and focus on important details.Drive. You’re ambitious, with initiative, effort, and tenacity that match your ambition. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar.Team spirit. You support the best idea, work collaboratively, and are reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What we offerIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Small, result-oriented, autonomous teams working with bright people.An exceptional opportunity for growth. We hire individuals of outstanding potential and place them to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars; top candidates will play essential roles in major projects.Competitive pay and equity. Salary ranges are provided for the UK and elsewhere, with growth as you gain experience, plus potential equity at a discounted price. Relocation to Italy may include a 50% tax cut.All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, learning and training support, health insurance, relocation package, parental support, and a yearly retreat.Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed-term. Full-time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK) or remote.The selection processScreening tests assess problem-solving approaches, followed by a series of interviews if you perform well. The process is designed to find the right candidate and may keep the position open for months.Note: Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.Before you applyIf you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, consider waiting at least one year before applying again. We encourage applications from candidates who feel they could be awesome at the role.To ramp up quickly, initial work from the Milan office is recommended, with long-term options to work from Milan, London, or remotely from approved countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr