--- title: "Graduate Software Engineer" company: "Relay Technologies" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/relay-technologies" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/relay-technologies-graduate-software-engineer-4dffe6ea-a29d-4f58-a1c1-e292981ee112" apply_url: "https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/relay/5a6ed15f-e610-4d09-9fd7-f18cd639c4e7" workplace: hybrid location: "London - Hybrid" employment_type: full-time seniority: entry role: software-engineering region: united-kingdom skills: ["gcp", "llm", "python", "rust", "typescript"] date_posted: 2026-09-03T09:47:01.856Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-17T11:40:31.946Z --- # Graduate Software Engineer **Relay Technologies** · London - Hybrid Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/relay/5a6ed15f-e610-4d09-9fd7-f18cd639c4e7 ## About the role **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, and a recently closed Series B ($95M), Relay is scaling faster than 99% 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. **THE TEAM **• **~160 people**, around 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 **Work Alongside Industry Leaders** **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. **Tech Stack Highlights** - 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 #### The Opportunity As a Graduate Software Engineer at Relay, you will: - 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 Might Be a Great Fit If… - 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. #### We Are Looking for Candidates Who… - 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.**Fast and Focused Hiring Process** 1. Talent Acquisition Interview - 30 min 2. Programming Interview - 1 hour 3. API Integration Interview - 1 hour 4. Operating Principles & Impact - 1 hour 5. Decision and offer within 48 hours; our process mirrors our pace of work, typically completed in a week. **Who Thrives at Relay?** - 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.If these resonate, and you combine strong technical fundamentals with entrepreneurial drive, let’s connect.*Relay is an **equal-opportunity employer **committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives.* --- Source: Relay Technologies's own career page, read by RemJobs. Canonical HTML version: https://www.remjobs.works/job/relay-technologies-graduate-software-engineer-4dffe6ea-a29d-4f58-a1c1-e292981ee112