Bending Spoons SWE Intern London | AI-Native
| Company | Bending Spoons |
| Role | Software engineer, intern |
| Location | London, UK (also Milan, Madrid, Warsaw, or remote in selected countries) |
| Contract | Permanent or fixed-term; full-time (flexible/part-time start options) |
| Compensation (London) | From ~£85,797/year at career start; equity options on permanent contracts |
| Stack | Python, Rust, microservices, gRPC, REST, Kubernetes, Docker |
Overview
Bending Spoons is hiring a Software Engineer intern in London to take real ownership from idea to production on systems used by millions. You'll work in small, talent-dense teams, integrate AI deeply into your development workflow, and simplify complex architectures across diverse technology stacks.
Key Requirements & Critical Rules
- Ownership: Build software with end-to-end ownership from idea through production at scale.
- AI workflow: Use AI tools across design, implementation, testing, and documentation while maintaining high correctness standards.
- Stack breadth: Work across Python to Rust, monoliths to microservices, gRPC/REST, Kubernetes/Docker — chosen thoughtfully per problem.
- Traits: Strong reasoning, high drive, team spirit, and proficient English.
- Flexible start: Can apply before graduation; part-time start with transition to full-time supported.
- Onboarding: First months often recommended in Milan office (travel/accommodation support) regardless of long-term location.
- Locations: London, Milan, Madrid, Warsaw, or approved remote countries.
- Apply only via: Official Bending Spoons careers page — not third-party platforms for consideration.
- Selection: Challenging tests; high bar; job may stay open months.
- Re-apply rule: If previously rejected, wait at least one year before reapplying.