Staff Software Engineer – Backend (Consumer, Wallet & Commerce) - Remote

Overview

Bolt is on a mission to democratize commerce. We relentlessly prioritize our retailers—putting their brands front and center while enabling frictionless shopping at any touchpoint in the customer journey. At the center of it all is our rapidly growing universal shopper network—Bolt merchants such as Revolve, Lily Pulitzer, Kendra Scott, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Jonny Was can access tens of millions of shoppers, offering them a best-in-class checkout.

And revolutionizing ecommerce is only half of the equation—we’re also transforming the way we work. At Bolt, we have created a work environment where people learn to drive impact, take risks and make big bets, and grow from feedback, all while feeling welcomed and accepted for who they are. Come join us on the adventure today!

In Short

• Design and implement backend services for the Bolt Super App.
• Own scalable and resilient back-end components.
• Lead development of wallet infrastructure and manage crypto rails.
• Build distributed systems with high uptime and low latency.
• Collaborate with banks and payment service providers.
• Mentor backend engineers and define best practices.
• Enable intelligent shopping workflows and integrate fraud compliance.
• Work in a remote-first environment.
• Participate in architectural decisions across services.

Requirements

• 8+ years backend experience in Go, Java, Kotlin, or Rust.
• 2+ years in Staff+ roles at fintech or crypto startups.
• Deep knowledge of payments and wallet infrastructure.
• Experience designing ledger systems.
• Hands-on experience with crypto or stablecoin rails.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental and vision.
• Remote-first workplace.
• Minimum of 20 days guaranteed PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay.
• Retirement plans.
• Virtual and in-person team events.