Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - Localization Platform

Overview

About Wolt – At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. Since 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food and have expanded to deliver (almost) everything in over 500 cities across 30 countries. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash to continue expanding globally.

Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s exciting. You’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in many other companies. If you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life. Building the future of localization at Wolt and DoorDash, we’re creating a new Localization Platform to enable every team to deliver high-quality, localized experiences efficiently and at scale.

At Wolt and DoorDash, we build products that connect people across 35+ countries and more than 30 languages. This role defines the future of how localization works across Wolt and DoorDash , shaping the systems, APIs, and workflows that bring local context into every product we ship.

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) – Localization Platform

We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build the core systems that power our localization platform. This includes string storage and distribution, seamless integration with third-party translation services, and robust developer SDKs and APIs. These systems are critical for thousands of engineers and millions of users globally.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop, and operate robust, scalable services that power the localization platform (primarily using Go; proficiency in a similar backend language is welcome)
• Collaborate with frontend, backend, and mobile platform teams to ensure seamless localization integration into development workflows by providing Tools, SDKs and APIs
• Partner with product managers, localization specialists, and engineers to deliver a platform that is technically sound and user-centric
• Ensure all components meet high standards of reliability, scalability, and clear documentation
• Contribute to key architectural decisions in the developer platform

Our humble expectations

• Proven experience building and scaling large-scale localization (L10n) and internationalization (i18n) platforms across diverse client (web, mobile) and backend environments
• 6+ years of software development experience with a strong background in distributed systems and API design (gRPC, REST)
• Strong proficiency in Golang, or significant experience in a similar backend language with readiness to ramp up quickly
• Proficiency in data modeling and databases
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ownership from design to operation
• Clear, proactive communication and collaboration across engineering and product teams

What’s in it for you

• Impact at scale — your work will power localized experiences for millions of users and thousands of engineers across Wolt and DoorDash
• Greenfield opportunity — build the Localization Platform from the ground up, with end-to-end ownership to influence the technical vision and architecture
• Collaborative culture — work with product, content design, and developer experience teams in a culture that values curiosity, kindness, and technical excellence
• Growth and learning — opportunities to mentor, pair, and experiment in a culture that rewards craftsmanship and initiative

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We hire and cultivate diverse teams from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.