Security Engineer
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At Bending Spoons, we’ve built a company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency, serving a huge number of customers while adhering to high ethical standards. Our strategy is to acquire digital businesses with untapped potential, grow them through our platform of expertise, technology, data, brand, talents, and culture, and then invest the proceeds back into making our platform even more powerful and acquiring new businesses.
A few examples of your responsibilities
* Run security audits, identifying security loopholes and opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of security strategies.
* Perform internal vulnerability testing, uncovering any weaknesses in the systems and implementing countermeasures to ensure the integrity of all data.
* Identify company-wide security challenges. Design and implement solutions to strengthen protection and streamline security practices across IT and infrastructure areas.
* Collaborate closely with privacy experts to ensure the most robust and complete privacy compliance strategy possible, and to translate regulations into tech implementations.
* Stay up to date with security trends and threats. Share knowledge with Spooners to ensure data protection best practices and help foster a security‑focused culture across the company.
What we look for
* Reasoning ability. You can solve complex problems, think from first principles, structure your ideas sharply, and resist biases.
* Drive. You’re highly ambitious, take initiative, and hold yourself to a high evolving bar.
* Team spirit. You give generously, support the best idea, and are reliable, honest, and transparent.
* Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak English at a proficient level.
What we offer
* Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Work in small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
* An exceptional opportunity for growth. We prioritize hiring individuals of outstanding potential and put them in roles where they can thrive and contribute to major projects.
* Competitive pay and equity. Typical salaries range from £83,997 to £194,964 in London and €63,965 to €186,748 elsewhere in Europe, along with discounted equity options.
* All the benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning and training budget, top‑of‑the‑market health insurance, rich relocation packages, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat.
Commitment & contract
Permanent or fixed‑term, full‑time or part‑time. The role can be based in Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remotely.
Location
Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote.
The selection process
After screening, candidates complete tests that assess problem‑solving skills (several hours). Successful candidates then attend a series of interviews. We maintain a high bar and only extend offers to candidates we’re confident are the right fit.
Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
We consider all applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Before you apply
If you applied before but did not receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again. Bending Spoons is a demanding environment; we value commitment, high standards, and measurable impact. To ramp up quickly, we recommend beginning your first few months at our Milan office, regardless of your long‑term work location.
If this role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.
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