security engineer in software development

Bending Spoons acquires and improves digital businesses for long-term ownership and operation. It operates established products with small, talent-dense teams and integrates AI deeply into its workflows.

• Assess and strengthen security;
• Identify security loopholes across systems and infrastructure using modern security tools, automation, and continuous testing;
• Conduct internal security assessments and implement countermeasures that safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of company data;
• Design and build solutions that embed strong security controls directly into infrastructure and engineering workflows;
• Work with privacy experts to translate regulatory requirements into robust, practical, technical safeguards;
• Track emerging vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security practices;
• Share knowledge with Spooners to continuously strengthen the company’s security posture.

• Solve complex problems from first principles and structure ideas clearly;
• Identify and take care of important details;
• Show strong ambition, initiative, effort, and tenacity;
• Take deep responsibility for your work and maintain a high standard;
• Support team goals, collaborate generously, and work reliably, honestly, and transparently;
• Read, write, and speak proficiently in English.

• Internship with flexible start dates;
• Part-time options are available, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time after completing a degree;
• Flexible hours;
• Remote working;
• Unlimited learning and training support;
• Top-of-the-market health insurance;
• Rich relocation package;
• Generous parental support;
• Yearly retreat;
• Access to company equity at a discount for candidates offered a permanent contract;
• Permanent or fixed-term contract;
• €66,065 To €107,837 annual salary range elsewhere in Europe; exceptionally experienced candidates may receive offers of up to €240,330 elsewhere in Europe;
• Locations include Milan, London, Madrid, Warsaw, or fully remote from eligible countries;
• Most days in the Milan office are expected during the first few months, with travel and accommodation assistance;
• After the initial period, work is available from company offices or remotely from approved countries, depending on the offer agreement.