About WheelyWheely is redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe, the US, and the Middle East. We blend cutting-edge technology with the craft of five-star chauffeuring to deliver an experience trusted by more than 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts.
We're a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised and over $100M in annual revenue. Having recently launched in New York City, we're expanding rapidly across the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your craft and want to help shape the next chapter of our growth, we'd love to hear from you.
About The RoleWe are looking for a Staff Engineer to join our Platform team that creates the foundation that allows our entire engineering organisation to move fast. This means building shared tooling, managing migrations (including our move from a Ruby monolith), and evolving our infrastructure.
This is a senior leadership role for a deeply technical leader who combines strong backend and infrastructure expertise with the ability to build and scale high-performing teams. You will be responsible for the architecture, reliability, and performance of all backend systems powering Wheely's platform.
You will work closely with product, data, and infrastructure leaders to ensure our systems are fast, resilient, and scalable — enabling us to deliver the most reliable and premium ride-hailing experience in the world.
ResponsibilitiesDefine the technical vision, architecture, and standards across backend systemsEnsure system reliability, scalability, and performance at global consumer scaleMake high-quality architectural decisions across distributed systems, APIs, and data infrastructureImprove system performance, latency, and fault toleranceFoster a culture of ownership, accountability, and engineering excellenceSupport domain-based team structures (e.g. pricing, matching, supply engagement)Requirements10+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong backend expertiseProven track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systemsDeep understanding of backend architecture, infrastructure, and platform concernsHigh technical judgment and attention to detailExperience in consumer-scale products or marketplacesBackground in performance-critical systems (low latency, high availability)What We OfferOffice-based role in West London, four days a week with flexible start and finish times, plus one remote day of your choiceSalary starting from 160,000Employee stock options planPrivate medical and dental insuranceLife and critical illness coverLatest-generation MacBook Pro and 4k displayMonthly credit towards Wheely journeysCycle to Work schemeProfessional development stipendRelocation support, including visa sponsorship and allowanceAll of your personal information will be collected stored and processed in accordance with Wheely's Candidate Privacy Notice
Staff Engineer in London employer: Wheely
At Wheely, we pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that values the craft of our team members while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Located in West London, we offer flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, and a commitment to professional development, ensuring our employees have the tools and support they need to thrive. Join us as we shape the future of luxury transportation and enjoy the unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.
