Graduate Software Engineer
4 days ago
Harrow
London - Hybrid Full-time 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. • ~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 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. • 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, • 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 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., • 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., • Talent Acquisition Interview - 30 min, • Programming Interview - 1 hour, • API Integration Interview - 1 hour, • Operating Principles & Impact - 1 hour, • Decision and offer within 48 hours; our process mirrors our pace of work, typically completed in a week., • 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. Relay is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives. Posted by Relay on their own careers page — no recruiter in between. #J-18808-Ljbffr