Software Engineer, Bucharest

We are looking for a Mid Backend Software Engineer to work on unique product challenges: complex algorithms for demand prediction, optimal real-time pricing, routing, fraud detection, distributed systems and much more. Volumes are growing at a steady pace.

Location: Bucharest, RomaniaView all roles

About the role

As a Mid Software Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and deploying Bolt's growing backend systems. That will mostly happen via coding in Node.js and TypeScript (PS: no previous experience with Node.js is needed).

You will be closely collaborating with key internal stakeholders to determine how to scalably design backend systems and APIs to meet their needs.

What you can expect
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Architecting, designing, developing, and deploying Bolt's growing backend systems (coding mostly in Node.js and TypeScript)
Contributing ideas and constructive feedback to our product development roadmap
Collaborating with key internal stakeholders to determine how to scalably design backend systems and APIs to meet their needs
Helping lead features/initiatives from idea to positive execution
Working closely with Product to slice and dice scope and deliver piece by piece
Sharing your knowledge by giving tech talks, and promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices in and outside of the team
What we expect
About you:
You have experience of thriving in an environment that has a fast customer-feedback cycle and having empathy for the end-user
You are great at making data-driven and metric-driven decisions
You have a drive for leading initiatives and features till the end, even if the last mile is the hardest
You feel at home with microservice architecture and you are experienced in API design
You have strong principles towards writing clean, simple, secure, and maintainable code
You possess solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
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 if you feel you’re the kind of person described above!

Apply now and join us to make cities for people, not cars.

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Become part of our Bolt Engineering team

Our engineers are at the forefront of innovation within some of the largest industries in the world. Are you up for the challenge?
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.

About us

With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!