Graduate data scientist
Bending Spoons · Spain
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- €66,065 / year
- Spain
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Job highlights
- Design and improve data pipelines and systems.
- Ensure data correctness and scalability.
- Develop internal data products and tooling.
- Support platform-wide decision-making with data.
- Leverage AI for insights and acceleration.
About the role
Graduate Data Scientist
At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.
In pursuit of this objective, we acquire and improve digital businesses, not to sell on, but to own and operate for the long term. The transformations we make are often deep—designed to speed up innovation, benefit customers, and strengthen business performance. Here, hierarchy is minimal and teams are small and talent-dense. We operate established products with the ambition, agility, and urgency of a startup. Across the company, we integrate AI deeply into how we work so that human judgment and machine intelligence reinforce each other.
For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate.
Responsibilities
- Design and improve data pipelines. Contribute to the design and evolution of data systems—ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and efficiently processed across diverse tech stacks.
- Ensure data correctness and scalability. Work closely with software engineers to validate data, define metrics, and improve the robustness of reporting and analytics systems.
- Develop internal data products and tooling. Help build scalable solutions (e.g., reporting engines, forecasting tools) used by product teams across the company.
- Support platform-wide decision-making. Partner with multiple teams to provide the analytical and modeling backbone for business planning and performance tracking.
- Leverage AI to accelerate work and uncover insights. Use AI tools to move faster, surface ideas and opportunities, and study competing products and trends.
What we look for
- 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.
- Drive: 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.
- Team spirit: You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent.
- Proficiency in English: You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.
What we offer
- Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. You’ll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
- An exceptional opportunity for growth. We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential—then, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.
- Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Typically, we offer individuals at the start of their career an annual salary of £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe. For a candidate that we assess as possessing considerable relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between £112,189 and £250,512 in London, and €107,837 and €188,848 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.
- All. These. Benefits. 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. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work.
Commitment & contract
Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time or part-time.
Location
Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.
The selection process
In our screening process, we prioritize verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority. Some people hold back because they feel they lack experience or have an “imperfect” CV. If you like the role and believe you could excel over time, don’t self-reject.
If you pass our screening, you’ll be asked to complete one or more tests. They are challenging, may involve unfamiliar problems, and can take several hours.
We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re confident we’ve found the right candidate. This is why a job may remain open for months or be reposted several times.
We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know through this form.
Before you apply
If you’ve applied before but didn't receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.
Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. We’re extremely ambitious and we hold ourselves—and one another—to a high standard. While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment.
To help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long-term work location. 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. After that, you’re welcome to work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries—depending on what we agree at the offer stage.
If the 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.
Key skills/competency
- Data Pipelines
- Data Systems
- Data Correctness
- Scalability
- Reporting Systems
- Analytics Systems
- AI Tools
- Machine Intelligence
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Skills & topics
- Data Scientist
- Graduate Data Scientist
- Data Science
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Data Engineering
- Analytics
- Python
- SQL
- Big Data
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight data science projects, AI/ML skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Showcase reasoning ability: Emphasize your first-principles thinking and attention to detail in your application.
- Demonstrate drive and team spirit: Provide examples of your ambition, initiative, and collaborative work ethic.
- Prepare for challenging tests: Expect rigorous technical assessments that evaluate your problem-solving skills.
- Understand company culture: Research Bending Spoons' values and commitment to growth and excellence.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical starting salary for a Graduate Data Scientist at Bending Spoons?
- For individuals at the start of their career, Bending Spoons typically offers an annual salary of £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe. Compensation varies by location and expected impact.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Graduate Data Scientist at Bending Spoons?
- As a Graduate Data Scientist, you will design and improve data pipelines and systems, ensure data correctness and scalability, develop internal data products and tooling, support platform-wide decision-making, and leverage AI to uncover insights.
- Does Bending Spoons offer remote work for Graduate Data Scientist roles?
- Yes, Bending Spoons offers remote work in selected countries for Graduate Data Scientist roles. However, it is recommended to spend the first few months at the Milan office for a quicker ramp-up.
- What is the selection process like for a Graduate Data Scientist at Bending Spoons?
- The selection process prioritizes verifiable signals of excellence. It includes screening, challenging tests that may take several hours, and potentially multiple rounds to ensure the right candidate is found.
- What skills are most important for a Graduate Data Scientist at Bending Spoons?
- Bending Spoons looks for strong reasoning ability, exceptional drive and ambition, and excellent team spirit. Proficiency in English is also essential.
- Can I apply for a Graduate Data Scientist role if I've applied before?
- If you've applied to Bending Spoons before and didn't receive an offer, it's recommended to wait at least one year before applying again.
- What kind of growth opportunities are available for a Graduate Data Scientist at Bending Spoons?
- Bending Spoons offers exceptional growth opportunities, with a priority on putting individuals in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s often lead significant projects, indicating rapid career progression.
- Does Bending Spoons provide relocation assistance for international candidates for the Graduate Data Scientist role?
- Yes, Bending Spoons offers a rich relocation package to help Spooners set up the conditions to do their best work, including support for moving to Italy and potentially a 50% tax cut.