• Join to apply for the Associate to the CTO role at Bending Spoons
• Drive strategy
• Develop and execute bold, data‑informed strategies that are laser‑focused on unlocking new levels of value for the company
• Lead an outstanding team
• Lead a high‑performing team composed of some of the most talented professionals you’ll ever encounter
• Operate at the sharp end of the industry
• Simplify relentlessly
• Whether optimizing CI/CD pipelines, writing maintainable code, or crafting minimalist architectures, your drive to simplify will power scalable, future‑proof solutions
• If you pass our screening, we’ll ask you to take on a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems

They’re challenging and may take several hours to complete

• Excellent references from reputable professionals will be essential

After an intensive training period of six to twelve months, if your performance warrants it, you may take on a technical leadership role—either as the sole leader or co‑leader—of a business unit generating revenue in the tens of millions of dollars at a minimum, with the potential to increase your level of responsibility to the hundreds of millions over time

• You have some years of outstanding work experience in highly challenging roles and environments, and have demonstrated exceptional performance and outlier growth in your role
• You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition
• You feel deeply responsible for your work
• You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar
• Reasoning ability
• Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems
• You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply
• You resist the influence of biases
• You identify and take care of the details that matter
• Team spirit
• You’re reliable, honest, and transparent
• Proficiency in English
• You read, write, and speak proficiently in English

Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams

• You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return
• You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team
• An exceptional opportunity for growth
• Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top‑of‑the‑market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location
• Competitive pay and access to equity in the company
• For a candidate that we assess as possessing considerable relevant experience, the annual salary on offer tends to be between £151,436 and £250,512 in London, and €145,430 and €240,330 elsewhere in Europe
• Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and grows rapidly as you gain experience and translate it into greater contributions
• For individuals who demonstrate exceptional capability, we may offer compensation that extends beyond the usual ranges to reflect their higher expected impact
• If you're offered a permanent contract, you'll also be able receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together
• If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut
• It’s the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new teammates

We’ll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance