Bolt

Design and implement scalable backend services for wallet infrastructure, crypto rails, payment routing, and lead architectural decisions in a fintech environment. | 8+ years backend experience in Go/Java/Kotlin/Rust, fintech or crypto startup experience, deep knowledge of payments and wallet infrastructure, and blockchain integration. | This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As a Staff Backend Engineer on our Consumer Engineering team, you’ll own scalable and resilient back-end components powering the Bolt Super App. You’ll lead the development of wallet infrastructure (on‑ramps, off‑ramps, P2P transfers), manage stablecoins and crypto rails, and enable intelligent, proactive “agentic” shopping workflows. Please note, this is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the option to convert to full-time after 3–6 months. What You’ll Own: • Design and implement backend services enabling: • Universal wallet infrastructure: multi-currency wallets, KYC/AML compliance, secure ledgering, minting/burning stablecoins. • Crypto on‑ramps/off‑ramps, P2P transfers, blockchain-routed settlement. • Payment acquisition and routing (cards, crypto rails), reconciliation and settlement. • Build distributed systems with 99.999% uptime and low latency. • Collaborate with banks, PSPs, stablecoin issuers, blockchain node providers. • Lead architectural decisions spanning wallet, commerce, crypto, and agentic‑shopping services. • Integrate fraud, compliance, risk scoring (for both fiat and crypto). • Partner with frontend, infra, and data teams to enable richer, more intelligent shopping flows. • Mentor backend engineers and help define best practices for wallet and crypto services. Qualifications • 8+ years backend experience in Go/Java/Kotlin/Rust (or similar). • 2+ years in Staff+ roles at a fintech or crypto startup. • Deep knowledge of payments and wallet infrastructure (card networks, ISO 8583, PCI, tokenization). • Experience designing ledger systems with consistency, reliability, reconciliation. • Hands-on experience building crypto or stablecoin rails, blockchain integration is a plus. • Experience enabling “agentic” shopping—building APIs for assisted/personalized purchase journeys. • Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, microservices. Requirements • Nice to Have: • Worked with PayFac, network-tokenization, or stablecoin protocols. • Familiar with KYC/AML workflows or blockchain compliance tools. • Built intelligent recommendation or agentic shopping logic. • Open-source contributions in crypto, payments, or commerce infra. Benefits • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental and vision • Remote-first workplace • Time away: Minimum of 20 days guaranteed PTO, paid holidays + floating holidays, your birthday off! • Paid parental leave • Competitive Pay • Retirement plans • Virtual and in-person team & company events Estimated compensation for this role: • Flat monthly fee: $16,666 - $18,750/month (all-in, no benefits) • Full-time conversion includes RSUs and benefits

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality fintech products, set strategic goals, and translate vision into actionable engineering steps. | 8+ years software engineering experience, strong communication and project management skills, experience with Go, Java or Python, and background in eCommerce or fintech. | 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, Luisa via Roma, Benefit Cosmetics, Kendra Scott, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Johnny 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! Please note, this is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the option to convert to full-time after 3–6 months. What You'll Do With Us: Craft a compelling vision for Bolt’s long term impact on the fintech experience Seek out customer, data, and design-driven insight and use that insight to help your team clear plans, priorities, and goals for your team. Consistently deliver high-quality new products and features while improving the reliability of what already exists. Set audacious goals for your area’s impact on the overall organization and regularly hit them. Speak the language of the engineering, design, data science, and go-to-market functions to coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives. Translate long term vision into clear actionable next steps for engineering teams. What Would Set You Apart: 8+ years of experience as a software engineer A clear history of delivering high-quality products Experience using Go, Java or Python Strong communication skills and project management ability Experience in eCommerce or Fintech Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental and vision Remote-first workplace Time away: Minimum of 20 days guaranteed PTO, paid holidays + floating holidays, your birthday off! Paid parental leave Competitive Pay Retirement plans Virtual and in-person team & company events In addition to our core values, Bolt is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, pregnancy and related conditions, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law. On our mission to democratize commerce, the Bolt platform levels the playing field for everyone. As a company, we are committed to designing products, building a culture, and supporting a team that reflects the diverse population we serve (that is, everyone).

Design and implement backend services for payment systems including money movement, compliance, fraud detection, and lead architectural decisions. | 8+ years backend engineering with modern languages like Go/Java/Kotlin/Rust, 2+ years Staff+ role, deep payments infrastructure knowledge, and experience with distributed systems. | 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, Luisa via Roma, Benefit Cosmetics, Kendra Scott, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Johnny 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! About Us We’re a mission-driven fintech company reimagining the future of commerce infrastructure. Our next-gen platform supports embedded finance, real-time payments, and intelligent merchant tooling at scale. About the Role As a Staff Backend Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of building scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure for mission-critical payment systems. You’ll own backend architecture decisions and work across teams to power core functionality—from money movement to compliance to fraud detection. Please note, this is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the option to convert to full-time after 3–6 months. What You’ll Do Design and implement backend services for payment acquisition, routing, risk evaluation, settlement, ledgering, and reconciliation. Build distributed systems that meet 5 9s reliability, low-latency, and high-throughput requirements. Collaborate with partners (banks, PSPs, card networks) to integrate payment rails and protocols. Lead backend-focused architectural reviews and make strategic technical decisions for scalability and maintainability. Partner with frontend, data, and infra teams to ensure end-to-end system integrity. Set engineering standards and mentor backend engineers across the organization. Who You Are 8+ years of backend engineering experience with modern languages (Go, Java, Kotlin, Rust, etc.). 2+ years in a Staff+ role at a high-scale tech or fintech company. Deep knowledge of payments infrastructure (e.g., tokenization, card networks, ISO 8583, PCI). Strong background in event-driven systems, data consistency models, and system reliability. Ability to reason through complex distributed systems and make pragmatic trade-offs. Nice to Have Experience with ISO, PayFac systems, or network tokenization. Familiarity with KYC/AML, risk scoring, or financial compliance tooling. Contributions to backend or payments open source projects. Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental and vision Remote-first workplace Time away: Minimum of 20 days guaranteed PTO, paid holidays + floating holidays, your birthday off! Paid parental leave Competitive Pay Retirement plans Virtual and in-person team & company events In addition to our core values, Bolt is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, pregnancy and related conditions, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law. On our mission to democratize commerce, the Bolt platform levels the playing field for everyone. As a company, we are committed to designing products, building a culture, and supporting a team that reflects the diverse population we serve (that is, everyone).

Work on the next generation of ecommerce and fintech by creating shopper products on mobile platforms. Collaborate with a team of engineers to drive impact and learn from the company's engineering culture. | Candidates should have 6+ years of experience with modern mobile technologies and have built quality Android or iOS apps. Strong communication skills and the ability to identify problems and solutions across teams are essential. | 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, Luisa via Roma, Benefit Cosmetics, Kendra Scott, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Johnny 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! Please note, this is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the option to convert to full-time after 3–6 months. What you'll do Work with a passionate, smart and ambitious team of engineers who built great consumer products and large scale systems at Uber, Airbnb, Facebook, Google, and many other great companies (https://www.bolt.com/team). Work on the next generation of ecommerce and fintech, by creating delightful and groundbreaking shopper products on mobile platforms for tens of millions of shoppers. Learn from and help shape our company's engineering culture. What will set you up for success 6+ years of experience with modern mobile technologies (Kotlin or Swift) Built and maintained quality Android or iOS apps for a large number of users and are familiar with UI, networking, and threading in Kotlin, Java or Swift. Great communication skills and an ability to proactively identify problems and solutions across teams and stakeholders. Experience writing, releasing, and maintaining mobile applications Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental and vision Remote-first workplace Time away: Minimum of 20 days guaranteed PTO, paid holidays + floating holidays, your birthday off! Paid parental leave Competitive Pay Retirement plans Virtual and in-person team & company events In addition to our core values, Bolt is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, pregnancy and related conditions, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law. On our mission to democratize commerce, the Bolt platform levels the playing field for everyone. As a company, we are committed to designing products, building a culture, and supporting a team that reflects the diverse population we serve (that is, everyone).

Lead frontend architecture and development of secure, performant, and scalable user experiences for payment and commerce platforms, collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring engineers. | 8+ years frontend experience with React, TypeScript, GraphQL or similar frameworks, expertise in secure and scalable applications, and experience with financial or commerce systems. | 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, Luisa via Roma, Benefit Cosmetics, Kendra Scott, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Johnny 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! About Us We’re a fast-growing fintech startup transforming modern commerce and financial infrastructure. Our platform powers next-generation payments and embedded finance experiences for large-scale merchants. With strong backing from leading investors, we’re scaling fast and looking for mission-driven engineers to shape our future. About the Role As a Staff Frontend Engineer, you’ll lead the development of seamless, performant, and secure user experiences for our payments and commerce platform. You'll architect and scale customer-facing products that touch millions of users, and work cross-functionally to drive high-impact initiatives across web and mobile touchpoints. Please note, this is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the option to convert to full-time after 3–6 months. What You’ll Do Architect and build modern frontend applications for merchants and end-users: payment flows, checkout experiences, dashboards, subscriptions, invoicing, and loyalty tools. Drive frontend architecture and establish best practices for performance, accessibility, security, and code quality. Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver cohesive, intuitive user experiences. Lead frontend strategy and contribute to design systems, SDKs, and component libraries. Ensure seamless integration with backend systems (payment routing, fraud prevention, ledgers). Mentor engineers through design reviews, pair programming, and code reviews. Who You Are 8+ years of frontend experience, including React, TypeScript, GraphQL, or similar frameworks. Expertise in building secure, performant, and scalable applications for high-traffic products. Experience designing complex interfaces for financial or commerce systems. Familiar with integrating frontend apps with real-time APIs and backend services. Strong product sensibility and ability to advocate for user-centered design. Nice to Have Experience with mobile SDKs, payments UIs (e.g., checkout flows, tokenized wallets). Familiarity with PCI-compliant frontend patterns and secure data handling. Contributions to design systems or frontend open-source libraries. Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental and vision Remote-first workplace Time away: Minimum of 20 days guaranteed PTO, paid holidays + floating holidays, your birthday off! Paid parental leave Competitive Pay Retirement plans Virtual and in-person team & company events In addition to our core values, Bolt is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, pregnancy and related conditions, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law. On our mission to democratize commerce, the Bolt platform levels the playing field for everyone. As a company, we are committed to designing products, building a culture, and supporting a team that reflects the diverse population we serve (that is, everyone).

Lead all technical aspects of the sales process and provide technical support to clients regarding Bolt technology. Build customer relationships and ensure smooth technical implementation while contributing to the vision and strategy of the Presales team. | Candidates should have 5-8+ years of experience in consultative selling within ecommerce, payments, or fintech, with a strong track record of performance. They must possess excellent communication skills and be self-managed, responsive, and dedicated to customer success. | 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, Luisa via Roma, Benefit Cosmetics, Kendra Scott, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Johnny 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! Please note, this is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the option to convert to full-time after 3–6 months. You will: Lead in all technical aspects of the sales process and answer technical questions from prospects and clients regarding Bolt technology, features, solutions, and applications Make technical implementation as smooth as possible for the customer. This involves meeting the client to set the expectations ahead of implementation, advising and recommending them around any uncertainties they may have and acting as a technical point of contact towards that client until the scope has been achieved Purpose solution options that maximize the Bolt value proposition while meeting the customers business requirements. Become a trusted advisor for the customer, helping to define their integration strategy. Build customer relationships at all levels Be responsible for completion of technical requirements within RFI/RFPs Lead the team through execution of sales campaigns for all customer segments. Be there to provide immediate feedback Contribute to the vision and strategy of the Presales team What will set you up for success: The ideal candidate balances leadership, business, and technical skills. A solid communicator and partner to the sales leadership, they will possess the following core skills: Own the technical relationship during the sales process, specifically with SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise level clients Comfortable leading by example and getting hands-on in deals Experience in leading presentations and demos to audiences of all levels and roles, especially C-Suite Able to get into the details with customer teams Effective in customer facing/live engagements Partner with product teams to deliver on product requests Strong customer presence, interaction and presentation skills Customer-Centric and Value-based Selling Track record in developing value-based proposals and value-propositions Business acumen and knowledge of core vertical industry in customer base Strong, rational thinker with demonstrated command of outcome based sales models Proven record of strategizing on large, complex sales Requirements: 5-8+ years of consultative selling in ecommerce, payments or fintech Prior experience in B2B technology, ideally with API/Platform driven products Strong career trajectory, history of top performance in successive roles Strong verbal and written communication at senior executive levels Must be self-managed, responsive and dedicated to customer success Familiarity building relationships with cross-functional partners Ability to challenge team and be challenged to achieve Solutions Engineering goals Proven ability to present in depth technical knowledge in a commercial and sales-driven setting A service oriented mindset, are customer driven, and able to deliver high quality work without a lot of oversight Comfortable with 25% travel quarterly to meet with clients on site when necessary Estimated compensation for this role: Flat monthly fee: $10,000/month with the opportunity to earn variable commission of $3,333/month upon successful attainment of quota targets (all-in, no benefits) Full-time conversion includes RSUs and benefits Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental and vision Remote-first workplace Time away: Minimum of 20 days guaranteed PTO, paid holidays + floating holidays, your birthday off! Paid parental leave Competitive Pay Retirement plans Virtual and in-person team & company events In addition to our core values, Bolt is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, pregnancy and related conditions, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law. On our mission to democratize commerce, the Bolt platform levels the playing field for everyone. As a company, we are committed to designing products, building a culture, and supporting a team that reflects the diverse population we serve (that is, everyone).