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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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 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
Cross-platform Flutter apps with a deep focus on user experience
Python, Rust and TypeScript - we keep things simple but use the right tool for the job
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
What you'll do
Work across the full stack of technology, from mobile all the way down through data infrastructure.
Take end-to-end ownership over thorny real-world problems, like using machine vision to automatically assess proof of delivery photos.
Collaborate with team members across the company.
Regularly spend time in the field learning how the technology you build impacts our couriers and parcel recipients.
Fast and Focused Hiring Process
Talent Acquisition Interview - 30 min
Build a UI Component Interview - 1 hour
Design and Mobile Fundamentals Interview + AI Programming (Build an APP) - 2 hours
Operating Principles & Impact - 1 hour
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.
