Security Engineer
@ Bending Spoons

Hybrid
£66,779
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 hours ago

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About Security Engineer at Bending Spoons

At Bending Spoons, our aim is to build one of the all-time great companies that serves millions, creates enormous value, and empowers its team to grow to their full potential while upholding high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Run security audits to identify loopholes and enhance strategies.
  • Perform internal vulnerability testing and implement countermeasures.
  • Identify company-wide security challenges and design protection solutions.
  • Collaborate with privacy experts for robust compliance implementation.
  • Stay updated on security trends and foster a security-focused culture.

What We Look For

We seek candidates with strong reasoning ability, drive, and team spirit. Proficiency in English is required. You should be able to solve complex problems using first principles while maintaining attention to details and resisting biases.

What We Offer

Join small, entrepreneurial teams featuring exceptional growth opportunities, competitive pay, equity options, flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment that values learning.

Commitment & Contract

This role is offered on a permanent or fixed-term basis, full-time or part-time.

Location

The role is based in Milan (Italy), London (UK) or remote. We highly recommend working from our Milan office initially to absorb company culture quickly.

The Selection Process

Candidates will complete challenging technical tests followed by several interviews. We maintain high standards and advise applicants to wait a year if reapplying.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Security Auditing
  • Vulnerability Testing
  • Compliance
  • Privacy
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Data Protection
  • Technical Implementation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Knowledge

How to Get Hired at Bending Spoons

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align with Bending Spoons security and audit skills.
  • Research Bending Spoons: Understand their platform, culture, and tech stack.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate past security audit and testing successes.
  • Practice interview strategies: Focus on problem-solving and collaboration.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review modern security audit frameworks.
Practice vulnerability testing techniques.
Study privacy compliance implementations.
Brush up on IT infrastructure security.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a past team challenge.
Explain problem-solving under pressure.
Share collaboration experiences.
Discuss handling constructive criticism.

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