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.
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join the Wolt AdTech & Promotions team.
This role is best suited for someone who is strongly backend-oriented, thrives in ambiguity, and can take ownership of large, cross-functional initiatives from planning to delivery.
You might be a great fit if you- Are a strong backend engineer, ideally with Golang experience
- Have experience building and operating scalable backend systems
- Are comfortable working in high-ambiguity environments and bringing structure where needed
- Can independently lead large initiatives across team boundaries, from problem definition and planning to stakeholder alignment and on-time delivery
- Communicate clearly and effectively, and know how to gather, process, and act on feedback
- Can build strong working relationships with stakeholders and keep multiple parties aligned around shared goals
- Have hands-on experience with AI-assisted engineering workflows, including tools like Codex, Claude, and agent-based development approaches
- Bring experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, MongoDB, or similar technologies
- Backend engineering experience
- Strong preference for Golang
- Proven ability to take ownership of complex, cross-team projects in ambiguous environments
- Strong stakeholder management, planning, and delivery skills
- Excellent communication and alignment-building skills
- Extensive experience with AI-assisted development, including tools such as Codex, Claude, and agentic workflows
- Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, MongoDB, or similar is a plus
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
- Strong backend engineering experience
- Experience with Golang preferred
- Ability to take ownership in ambiguous environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with AI tools
- Database experience, ideally NoSQL
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.
Wolt Insights
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.
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