Senior Software EngineerSenior Software Engineer

About Bolt 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 As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and commercial growth — owning the backend systems that power Bolt Food's discount and promotion engine. You will help ensure our campaigns are targeted, effective, and continuously improving, working closely with product managers, data teams, restaurants, banks, and other stakeholders across the business. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role where you will drive features and initiatives end to end, shape technical direction, and help the team build and ship with speed and confidence. You'll work primarily in Node.js and TypeScript (no prior Node.js experience needed), with some React on the frontend. Main tasks and responsibilities Designing, building, and maintaining the backend and frontend systems powering Bolt Food's discount and promotion engine. Coding mostly in TypeScript (previous experience with Node.js / React is not required, but always welcomed). Paying attention to detail, proactively fixing upcoming bugs, and solving technical challenges. Collaborating with product managers to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable solutions. Contributing to a strong engineering culture through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and architecture discussions. Working cross-functionally with teams across Bolt to deliver complex, high-impact initiatives with clear communication and timelines. We are not really looking for Node.js experts, but for cross-language engineers for whom a specific stack is just a tool to solve a problem, not the solution itself. About you You have 4+ years of software development experience and a university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field. You have solid experience with JavaScript and Node.js, C++, Java, or another object-oriented programming language. You have a strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, SQL databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and experience designing and developing APIs. You have knowledge of modern frontend frameworks and are comfortable working across the full stack when needed. You've worked in product-focused engineering environments and can independently own projects from concept to delivery with minimal support. You have excellent English communication skills and can effectively drive complex cross-team collaboration with clear timelines and structured stakeholder management. 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.