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Software engineer intern

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WeTransfer

22d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Cambridge
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need strong reasoning skills, ambition, team spirit, and proficiency in English. Be detail-oriented, responsible, and willing to support others while striving for high standards.
  • You will own projects from concept to production, integrate AI in your workflow, select diverse tech stacks, and simplify architectures for better scalability and maintainability.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Build stuff that matters. Take real ownership from idea to production, creating systems used by millions and evolving them into products at scale.
  • Amplify your impact with AI. Integrate the most powerful AI tools directly into your development workflow—design, implementation, testing, and documentation—to move faster while maintaining high standards for correctness, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Master your toolkit. Work across diverse stacks with end-to-end ownership, choosing the right technologies for each challenge. From monoliths to microservices, gRPC to REST, Kubernetes to Docker, Python to Rust—you’ll apply technologies thoughtfully, focusing on depth and purpose rather than trends.
  • Simplify relentlessly. Question every layer of complexity. Improve architectures, pipelines, and codebases to build systems that are simpler, more scalable, and easier to maintain.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for six months.

Where are the internship locations?

The internship locations include Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland), or remote in selected countries.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will contribute to priority projects, working closely with skilled teammates to build systems used by millions and integrate AI tools into your workflow.

Is there a possibility to work part-time during the internship?

Yes, we offer the possibility to start part-time, transitioning to full-time as you complete your degree.

What kind of training and development opportunities are available?

We provide unlimited backing for learning and training, allowing you to develop your skills further.

How is the pay structured for the intern position?

The typical annual salary for interns is £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe, with opportunities for higher compensation based on relevant experience.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Benefits include flexible hours, remote working, health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and an annual retreat to a stunning location.

Are there opportunities for career growth after this internship?

Yes, successful interns may quickly progress to essential roles in major projects, as we prioritize hiring individuals of outstanding potential and setting them up for growth.

What is the selection process like for this internship?

The selection process prioritizes verifiable signals of excellence, followed by challenging tests that may take several hours.

Is there any support for relocating interns?

Yes, we provide generous travel and accommodation assistance for interns relocating to our Milan office to kickstart their experience.

What is the company culture at Bending Spoons?

Bending Spoons has a high-performing, collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and helping team members reach their full potential.

Do I need to have prior work experience to apply?

No, we consider all applicants regardless of experience, and encourage you not to self-reject if you feel you could excel over time.

Can interns participate in equity programs?

Yes, if you're offered a permanent contract, you may have the option to receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price.

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Technology
Industry
51-200
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WeTransfer is a collection of secure file transferring and creative collaboration tools designed to keep your ideas moving seamlessly.