Staff Software Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026.
Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries.
From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding.
And we're just getting started.
Why join Bolt?
Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.
Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.
Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.
Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia.
About the role
We're hiring a Staff Software Engineer for our merchant team in the delivery vertical. The team's mission is to make merchants happy and successful on our platform, so they can provide the best possible quality of service to customers.
You'll work on large initiatives that shape how merchants perform and grow on Bolt, from signals that show how a merchant is doing to using AI to predict and prevent churn. You'll be a deep expert on either the backend or the frontend side, and you'll work closely with experts on the other side.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Autonomously lead large technical and product roadmap items that cross team boundaries
Design and build systems for the merchant domain, breaking them down into clear components
Work in your area of depth: distributed systems on the backend, or React (web) and React Native (apps) on the frontend
Ask the right questions about what we're building and why, and bring product thinking into technical decisions
Use AI daily in your work and help the team grow its AI-native way of working
Communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders across teams
About you:
Senior-level experience, with a track record of owning and delivering large, cross-team initiatives independently
Deep expertise in either backend (distributed systems) or frontend (React and React Native)
Strong product thinking: you understand what you’re building and challenge it when needed
AI-native mindset: you already work with AI tools every day and can help others do the same
Excellent internal communication skills
Drive, intelligence, and integrity matter more than ticking every box
Why you'll love it here
Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.
Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.
At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there's a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You're still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying!
Everyone is welcome
Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.