Overview

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At Bending Spoons, we strive to build one of the all-time great companies that serves a large number of customers, enables team members to grow, operates with high effectiveness, and creates value ethically. Our strategy combines investing in digital businesses with hands-on operational execution to build a powerful platform for future growth.

For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Power digital products with AI. Work with product teams to identify high-impact opportunities where AI can transform the user experience for millions, and build scalable, robust solutions from idea to production.
• Explore AI capabilities. Stay at the bleeding edge of AI by researching new models and techniques, sharing findings with the team, and turning breakthroughs into production systems with real-world impact.
• Refine data foundations. Own the full data lifecycle—from acquisition and labeling to loading and management—to ensure models are trained on clean, high-quality datasets.
• Own your impact end-to-end. Set priorities, manage execution, and deliver high-quality results in dynamic environments while growing your skills and contributing meaningfully.

What we look for

• Reasoning ability. You solve complex problems from first principles, pay attention to details, and minimize biases.
• Drive. You are ambitious, responsible, and hold yourself to a high bar.
• Team spirit. You support the best idea, are reliable, and work transparently with your team.
• Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.

What we offer

• Talented, entrepreneurial teams. Small, autonomous teams with top performers.
• Opportunity for growth. We hire individuals with high potential and position them to thrive on major projects.
• Competitive pay and equity. Salary ranges vary by location and experience, with equity options and potential relocation tax considerations where applicable.
• All-around benefits. Flexible hours, remote options, learning support, health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and retreats.

Commitment & contract

Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time or part-time.

Location

Milan (Italy), London (UK) or remote.

The selection process

We use a multi-step process with challenging assessments and interviews. We set a high bar and won’t extend offers until we are convinced we’ve found the right candidate. This role may remain open for several months or be reposted if needed.

Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—let us know through the application form.