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# Staff Software Engineer, iOS at Wolt

- **Company:** Wolt
- **Location:** Helsinki, Finland
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wolt/jobs/8172830

## Job description

## About Wolt

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.

Staff Software Engineer, iOS

Wolt is building the world's most reliable on-demand, logistics engine for delivery! We're looking for experienced engineers to join our fast-growing engineering team to help us develop a 24x7, global infrastructure system that powers Wolt’s three-sided marketplace of consumers, merchants, and dashers.

## What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for Staff iOS Engineers who want to work on building an app that’s used by millions of people and critical to local entrepreneurs building their online presence. We’ve seen significant growth in our codebase and number of developers and we’d love for you to bring a piece of your culture and experiences into ours so that we can continue to improve our processes and architecture. Whether you’re an engineer interested in scaling our mobile infrastructure or building awesome product features, we’d love to talk to you!

Day-to-day in this role you’ll:

- Work within our product teams to build exciting features
- Improve our code base through continuous refactoring
- Solve challenging real-time data transfer and synchronization problems
- Extend and implement our APIs
- Implement unit tests
- Keep up-to-date with the industry standards of iOS development

Our humble expectations*

- B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent
- 8+ years of industry experience
- Expert at Swift, and iOS SDK
- Familiarity with networking, storage, and Cocoapods
- Systems and OOP knowledge
- Experience building, launching, and iterating on mobile apps

## What we offer

At Wolt, we’re committed to building an environment where engineers can make an impact while enjoying meaningful challenges. As a member of the the team you’ll enjoy:

- Working on solutions that support millions of users
- Solving complex problems that help push the industry forward.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that supports your professional and personal well-being.
- Working with some of the best Engineers around the world.

Next steps*

After your call with the Recruiter, there are two interview rounds. The first round will be a one hour long technical screen with one of our Engineers. The second round will be our virtual onsite, which will be four modules that take up four hours. These rounds include:

- Coding
- Discussions around past iOS projects
- System Design / Architecture
- Behavioral Questions

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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: DASH Brands will never ask you to pay money or share sensitive financial information during hiring — learn more about DASH Brands' legitimate recruiting process at [careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness](http://careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness).

## About Wolt

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Wolt is a Helsinki-based technology company that connects people ordering food, groceries, and other goods with courier partners and merchants, enabling rapid delivery in over 1,000 cities across 30+ countries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by DoorDash in 2022 for approximately €7 billion)
- **Headquarters**: Helsinki, Finland
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Miki Kuusi (CEO), Elias Aalto, Juhani Mykkänen, Petri Rahja, Lauri Andler, Mikael Matikainen, and Oskari Pétas

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: On-demand delivery (food, groceries, and retail goods) / Logistics Technology
- **Target Customers**: B2C (consumers ordering delivery), B2B (merchants/restaurants using the platform), and B2B (courier partners earning through deliveries)
- **Mission Statement**: "We create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world."

## Products & Services
- **Wolt App (Consumer Platform)**: A mobile and web application allowing users to order food, groceries, and other goods from local restaurants, stores, and Wolt Market for rapid delivery.
- **Wolt Market**: The company’s own network of dark stores (small fulfillment centers) that stock groceries and everyday essentials, enabling delivery in minutes.
- **Wolt for Merchants**: A B2B SaaS platform and partnership program for restaurants and stores to manage orders, menu, and delivery logistics.
- **Wolt Drive**: A logistics API and service enabling businesses to integrate Wolt's delivery network for their own orders (white-label delivery).
- **Courier Platform**: The technology and operational system that connects and manages the fleet of 180,000+ active courier partners globally.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by DoorDash in 2022 for ~€7 billion. Current standalone valuation not publicly available.
- **Key Metrics**: 
    - **290,000+** active venues (restaurants and stores) on the platform
    - **50+** million customers
    - **180,000+** active courier partners
    - **15,000+** employees
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: DoorDash (parent company), Prosus, ICONIQ Capital, 83North, Highland Europe, EQT Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and others (pre-acquisition).
- **Growth Signals**: Since joining DoorDash, Wolt has expanded rapidly across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, launching in new countries and doubling down on grocery (Wolt Market) and retail delivery.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Strong Local Brand & Culture**: Wolt has built a highly regarded, "no-politics" culture with a strong emphasis on ownership, kindness, and excellence, making it a top employer in Finland and across its markets.
- **Technology-First Approach**: The company is deeply engineering-driven, with a focus on building its own logistics, routing, and marketplace technology from the ground up, rather than relying on third parties.
- **Operational Excellence**: Known for a meticulous, data-driven approach to local operations, balancing rapid growth with high-quality execution ("do common things uncommonly well").
- **DoorDash Backing**: As part of the DoorDash group, Wolt has access to massive capital, global expertise, and a shared technology stack, allowing it to compete aggressively with rivals like Uber Eats and Delivery Hero.

## Strategic Focus
- **"Deliver (Almost) Everything"**: Wolt is actively expanding beyond food delivery into grocery, convenience, pharmacy, and other retail categories through Wolt Market and merchant partnerships.
- **Geographic Expansion**: Continuing to launch in new cities and countries, particularly in Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, leveraging the DoorDash playbook.
- **Deepening Merchant & Courier Relationships**: Investing in tools, earnings, and support for both merchants and courier partners to maintain a high-quality, reliable network.
- **Product Innovation**: Building new features for the consumer app, improving logistics algorithms, and developing autonomous delivery capabilities in partnership with DoorDash.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Wolt is famous for its low-ego, high-performance culture. The company emphasizes "heart" (treating people kindly), "ambition" (thinking big but staying humble), and "attitude" (taking ownership beyond the obvious). It’s described as a safe space to express opinions, with a no-blame environment.
- **Impact & Ownership**: Employees are given significant autonomy and are expected to take ownership of projects from start to finish. The company prides itself on being a place where you can "learn more, build more, and ship more" than elsewhere.
- **Diversity**: The team includes over 100 nationalities, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- **Work Model**: Wolt supports a hybrid work model (mix of office and remote), though specific policies vary by team and location. Engineering teams are known for having a strong in-office culture in Helsinki, but remote roles exist.
- **Perks**: Competitive compensation, stock options (historically), a "twinkle in the eye" atmosphere, and the chance to work on a product used by millions daily.

## Sources
1. [Wolt Careers - Overview](https://careers.wolt.com/en/)
2. [Wolt Careers - Welcome to Wolt](https://careers.wolt.com/en/welcome-to-wolt)
3. [Wolt Careers - Culture](https://careers.wolt.com/en/culture)
4. [Wolt Careers - Teams](https://careers.wolt.com/en/teams)
5. [Wolt Careers - Jobs](https://careers.wolt.com/en/jobs)

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