Bending Spoons
Graduate data scientist
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Graduate data scientist
Software Analytics Engineer
About Bending Spoons
At Bending Spoons, we’re building one of all-time great companies. We serve millions of customers, foster unparalleled team growth, and function with exceptional effectiveness—all while upholding the highest ethical standards.
We improve and scale digital businesses for the long term. Our transformations are bold: accelerating innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and strengthening business performance. Our teams are small and talent-dense, operating with startup-like ambition and agility across established products. AI is deeply integrated, empowering human intelligence with machine-driven insights.
Working here means rapid career growth, high impact, and the freedom to progress exceptionally—our promise to outstanding candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and scale data architectures: Contribute to evolving data systems, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and efficiency across diverse technology stacks.
- Validate and strengthen data workflows: Collaborate with software engineers to verify data integrity, define key metrics, and harden reporting and analytics systems.
- Build and deploy internal data solutions: Develop scalable instruments (e.g., reporting engines, predictive tools) to support product teams company-wide.
- Drive strategic decision-making: Serve as the analytics backbone for business planning and performance monitoring, partnering across departments.
- HARNESS AI for faster, data-driven outcomes: Utilize AI to streamline processes, surface insights, and analyze competitor strategies and market trends.
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What We Look For
- Reasoning and problem-solving: You think from first principles, challenge assumptions, and focus on details that matter. Decisions are rigorously logical and unbiased.
- Ambition and ownership: Extreme drive shapes every task. Your passion for results aligns with relentless effort and accountability. Standards must rise alongside your contributions.
- Team-first mindset: Generosity, collaboration, and trust. Prioritize the greatest idea—not ego. Reliability, transparency, and hands-on support define your behavior.
- English proficiency: Fluent reading, writing, and speaking (essential for cross-functional communication).
The Bending Spoons Difference
Work Culture
- Talent-driven teams: Small, autonomous groups led by game-changing professionals.
- Unlimited growth: We handpick candidates with exceptional potential and place them in unlocking roles. Look who finessed a project valued at $300+ million just a few years in?
Compensation & Equity
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Market-leading pay and equity:
- London (UK): £85,797 for early talent; £112,189–£250,512 for senior candidates.
- Europe (excluding London): €66,065 for beginners; €107,837–€188,848 for experienced hires.
- Equity: Discounted incentives on permanent contracts.
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Relocation: Special tax perks—50% tax cut for Milan-based Spooners.
Benefits
- Flexible hours, remote work, and unlimited training (e.g., AWS, Coursera, or private coaching).
- Top-tier healthcare, generous parental leave, relocation/return programs.
- Annual team retreat to breathtaking worldwide locations.
Commitment & Contract
- Permanent or fixed-term, full- or part-time.
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Location
Join our offices in:
- Milan (Italy)
- London (UK)
- Madrid (Spain)
- Warsaw (Poland)
Or apply fully remotely from certain countries.
Selection Process
We seek verifiable excellence—regardless of experience or background. Our assessment is identical for all applicants and bias-free.
Sometimes applicants hold back because they feel "unprepared," but we are most excited by potential + ambition. If this role resonates and you believe you could grow sharpened here, apply anyway.
- Only apply via [Bending Spoons Careers]
- Screens first: Candidates may face challenging, multi-hour tests.
- Bars are high: Open roles may linger months or be updated repeatedly.
Important Notes
- Prior applicants? If you didn’t receive an offer, wait at least a year before reapplying.
- Reasonable accommodations: We’re committed to inclusivity—please notify us of accommodations you may require.
Expectation Clarity
This environment is intense. Dedication is critical—both for skill mastery and team swings.
To set you up for success, newcomers must start by spending most days at our Milan office for 3-6 months. We cover travel/accommodation to ease your transition. After this period, you may work from Milano (reluctantly, preferably, per our alert-but-honest group) or approved remote locations—upon offer negotiation.
Ready to Shape the Future?
If this truly matches your ambition, cunning, and heart, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today. No time to waste—we hope to meet you.
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