At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.
Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.
World-class customer service is one of the cornerstones of Wolt 💙 We're about delivering exceptional customer experiences and are looking for someone who understands the power of outstanding support. Someone who thrives on leading an engineering team to excellence and who believes in the importance of effective communication.
Imagine being at the helm of a team dedicated to ensuring every customer interaction is a delight. As an Engineering Manager in this team, you'll have the opportunity to lead a diverse team of engineers who are passionate about building top-notch support products and tools. With your guidance, they'll be empowered to tackle challenges head-on and build a high-load real-time system, crucial to continue supporting the growth of our business.
About the RoleYou'll be the driving force behind our support operations, leading a cross-functional team across backend, web, and mobile development. Fostering their growth, and ensuring they have the support they need to thrive. Your days will be filled with collaboration, mentorship, and strategic planning as you lead your team through the weekly cycle, create personal development plans, and conduct regular one-on-ones.
But it's not just about leading a team; it's about making an impact. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of Wolt's customer support, working closely with our Product Lead to develop new innovative solutions. And with over 25+ million monthly users counting on us, your contributions will directly impact the experiences of millions around the world.
Qualifications- To thrive in our team, you'll need solid leadership experience collaborating strongly with product teams and business stakeholders.
- Being flexible and comfortable working with various languages and technologies depending on the task is a big plus.
- Previous hands-on software development experience in backend is definitely needed.
- You happen to be a big adept of modern AI tools and stay close to the code.
- We appreciate candidates who have worked closely with product teams and senior team members, and who can handle stakeholder relationships on the business side.
- Experience with rollouts and fast-paced production environments is essential.
- Additionally, having expertise in Kubernetes and AWS would be valuable, as we rely on these technologies for our projects.
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Beware of recruitment scams: DoorDash, Deliveroo, and Wolt will never ask you to pay money or share sensitive financial information during hiring — learn more about our legitimate recruiting process at Recruitment Scam Awareness - DoorDash .
Skills Required
- Solid engineering leadership experience collaborating with product teams and business stakeholders
- Hands-on backend software development experience
- Experience with rollouts and fast-paced production environments
- Ability to work flexibly with various programming languages and technologies
- Experience collaborating with product teams and senior team members
- Ability to manage business stakeholder relationships
- Familiarity with modern AI tools and staying close to the code
- Expertise in Kubernetes
- Expertise in AWS
Wolt Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wolt and has not been reviewed or approved by Wolt.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Corporate postings highlight equity as part of the compensation package, offering ownership potential alongside salary and benefits. Mentions of stock in certain locations indicate accessible participation beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Job materials describe generous vacation allowances and strong time‑off policies in several markets. A global parental‑leave policy with top‑ups beyond statutory levels is also cited.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Materials describe wellness support such as an Employee Assistance Program, fitness or sports perks, and product credits or discounts. Country‑specific allowances and perk platforms add practical lifestyle value in some locations.
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What We Do
Wolt is a Helsinki-based technology company that provides an online platform for consumers, merchants and couriers. It connects people looking to order food and other goods with people interested in selling and delivering them. To enable this, Wolt develops a wide range of technologies from local logistics to retail software and financial solutions – as well as operating its own grocery stores under the Wolt Market brand. Wolt’s products include Wolt+ (subscription service for customers), Wolt for Work (meal benefits and office deliveries for companies), Wolt Drive (fast last-mile deliveries for merchants) and Wolt Self-Delivery (service for merchant partners with their own delivery staff). Wolt’s mission is to make cities better by empowering and growing local communities. Wolt was founded in 2014 and joined forces with DoorDash in 2022. DoorDash operates in 29 countries today, 25 of which are with the Wolt product and brand.
