--- title: 'Graduate Software Engineer at Relay Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/graduate-software-engineer-relay-technologies-london-xcb07847qpv9' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Graduate Software Engineer at Relay Technologies - **Company:** Relay Technologies - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/relay/5a6ed15f-e610-4d09-9fd7-f18cd639c4e7 ## Job description Relay is fundamentally reshaping how goods move in an online era. Backed by Europe’s largest-ever logistics Series A ($35M), led by deep-tech investors Plural (whose portfolio spans fusion energy and space exploration), Relay is scaling faster than 99.98% of venture-backed startups. We're assembling the most talent-dense team the logistics industry has ever seen Relay’s Mission is to free commerce from friction. Today, high delivery costs act as a hidden tax on e-commerce, quietly shaping what can be sold online and limiting who can participate. We envision a world where more goods move more freely between more people, making the online shopping experience seamless and accessible to everyone. ## THE TEAM - ~110 people, more than half in engineering, product and data - 45+ advanced degrees across computer science, mathematics and operations research - Thousands of data points captured, calculated, analysed and predicted for every single parcel we handle - An intellectually vibrant culture of first‑principles thinking, tight feedback loops and relentless experimentation Work Alongside Industry Leaders Diego Protas – Director of Platform Engineering Diego, an expert in distributed systems and hardware architecture, merging physical computing with enterprise-scale infrastructure. Previously directing teams of 170+ engineers at Mercado Libre and orchestrating large-scale ML-based inference at Meta. At Relay, Diego’s infectious enthusiasm and hands-on leadership are redefining the boundaries of speed and reliability. Tech Stack Highlights - Python, Rust and TypeScript - we keep things simple but use the right tool for the job - Cross-platform Flutter apps with a deep focus on user experience - Cloud-native on GCP with extensive use of BigQuery and Cloud Run - Extensive use of ML modelling and LLM inference - no gimmicks here, this is our daily routine - Emerging tech integrations, including robotics and IoT-powered operations ## THE OPPORTUNITY As a Graduate Software Engineer at Relay, you will: - Define and implement the core concepts of our API. - Build the first versions of our courier-facing software to guide the delivery of thousands of parcels every day. - Help stand up our data infrastructure stack, the basis of our routing, topology management, and other core operations research tasks. - Regularly spend time in the field learning how the technology you build impacts our couriers and parcel recipients. ## YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF… - You are a final year university student with initial engineering experience through internships and academic projects. - You’re excited to take on any engineering challenge from cloud infrastructure to frontend development. Curiosity and willingness to learn matter more than past exposure. - You have high agency and pride of ownership in your work, taking initiative to drive impact. - You demonstrate empathy for the humans you build for, seeking feedback from customers, partners, and colleagues. - You are eager to learn new technologies and problem domains. - You value clear communication, active listening, and intentional collaboration. ## WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO… - Are ready to join us in Summer 2026 and able to work in our London office 4 days a week. - Have worked on high-performing teams building software. - Have broad experience across a variety of technology stacks. Fast and Focused Hiring Process 1. Talent Acquisition Interview - 30 min 2. Programming Interview - 1 hour 3. API Integration Interview - 1 hour 4. Operating Principles & Impact - 1 hour 5. Decision and offer within 48 hours; our process mirrors our pace of work, typically completed in a week. Who Thrives at Relay? - Aim with Precision: You define problems clearly and measure your impact meticulously. - Play to Win: You chase bold bets, tackle the hard stuff, and view constraints as fuel, not friction. - 1% Better Every Day: You believe that small, consistent improvements lead to exponential growth. You move quickly, deliver results, and learn from every experience. - All In, All the Time: You show up and step up. You take ownership from start to finish and do what it takes to deliver when it counts. - People-Powered Greatness: You invest in your teammates. You give and receive feedback with care and candour. You build trust through high standards and shared success. - Grow the Whole Pie: You seek out win-win solutions for merchants, couriers, and our customers, because when they thrive, so do we. If these resonate, and you combine strong technical fundamentals with entrepreneurial drive, let’s connect. Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives. ## About Relay Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Relay is redesigning last-mile delivery for e-commerce using a tech-driven, hyperlocal network to enable faster, greener, and cheaper deliveries. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Nicole Mazza (CEO) and Jonathan Jenssen (CCO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Logistics & last-mile delivery for e-commerce - **Target customers**: B2B (e-commerce retailers of all sizes) - **Mission or purpose**: Free commerce from friction – making delivery invisible, cost-effective, and sustainable so that more goods move more freely. ## Products & Services - **Next-Day & Standard Delivery**: Hyperlocal, tech‑driven network that routes parcels efficiently for next‑day delivery as the new standard. - **Returns (PUDO)**: Label‑free returns via Relay pitstops (Pick‑Up/Drop‑Off points) for a hassle‑free customer experience. - **Real‑Time Tracking & Dashboards**: Mobile apps and performance dashboards give full visibility across the delivery journey. - **Algorithmic Routing**: Proprietary algorithm dynamically routes deliveries to boost speed, cut costs, and reduce emissions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $45 M (Seed $10 M in Nov 2023 led by Prologis Ventures & Project A; Series A $35 M in Mar 2025 led by Plural) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Plural (lead Series A), Prologis Ventures, Project A Ventures - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 103 % YoY to 166 employees; operating in 7 countries (UK, Bulgaria, Spain, China, Germany, Denmark, Greece); fastest‑scaling startups in Europe (cited as “faster than 99.98 %” of venture‑backed startups) ## Competitive Advantages - **Hyperlocal network** that removes the traditional middle‑mile hub‑and‑spoke model, reducing touchpoints, costs, and emissions. - **Proprietary dynamic routing algorithm** that optimises in real time, achieving up to 60 % lower emissions. - **Tech‑first approach** built from first principles for the AI era, merging operations deeply with technology (all new joiners spend time on the warehouse floor and delivery routes). ## Strategic Focus - Scale the hyperlocal delivery network across more markets. - Continue rebuilding logistics infrastructure for the AI era, with heavy investment in data science, routing optimisation, and engineering. - Expand the merchant base and deepen international operations. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast‑paced, high‑ownership environment. Teams are cross‑functional squads solving the hardest problems in tech & logistics. First‑principles thinking and tight feedback loops are core. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Hybrid model (London office in Shoreditch, on‑site roles in Nottingham and Birmingham); remote roles available (e.g., Bulgaria). - **Notable perks**: Equity (real ownership), pension contributions, health & dental, enhanced parental leave, gym access, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free food, late‑night Uber rides home, choice of hardware (Mac or PC), annual off‑sites. - **Engineering culture**: All new hires first experience a parcel’s journey end‑to‑end (warehouse, driving route) to understand the operation intimately. ## Sources 1. [relaytech.co](https://www.relaytech.co/) 2. [relaytech.co/about](https://www.relaytech.co/about) 3. [relaytech.co/careers](https://www.relaytech.co/careers) 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/relay](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/relay) 5. 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