Software Engineering Internship 2026

Early Careers

Helsinki, Finland

Full-time

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About Wolt

At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we're building the delivery of (almost) everything and you'll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.

Working at Wolt isn't always easy, but it's definitely exciting. Here you'll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You'll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you're a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.

About the program

To build a bigger, better Wolt, we're looking for Software Engineering Interns to join us for summer 2026 in Helsinki

The program will last for up to 6 months and you can start in May.

The internship is paid (3300€/month) and you'll be assigned to one of our 80+ engineering teams where your existing skills will find their best match in terms of mentorship and tech.

For our internships, we prioritise candidates who are able to continue full-time after the internship, as we see this as a good starting point for a long-term career at Wolt. Many of our current team members across different product teams began their journey with us as interns. Every intern will get their own mentor from the chosen team to work closely with and learn from, so there will be plenty of room for sharing knowledge and growing together.At Wolt we take ownership beyond the obvious, do common things uncommonly well, think big but stay humble, and treat all people equally kind. Curious to learn more? Check out our engineering organisation and learn all about how we build our products in our Product+ Playbook. If this sounds like a place for you, then make sure to keep on reading as we dive deeper into the program below

Crafting the path

We offer several tracks for you to choose from: Frontend, Backend (Golang or Kotlin), and Mobile (iOS). You can apply to the track that best matches your interests and skills. Each path plays a meaningful role in shaping our products, and no matter which one you choose, you'll have a real impact by working on production features as a member of your future team.

Together, we will craft the path for your chosen competence by getting a picture of your skills and preferred technologies during the recruitment process. As you start your journey at Wolt, you could find yourself working on a wide range of areas — from consumer-facing applications and courier, merchant, or support services, to logistics, core platform and infrastructure, fintech, or Wolt Market.

Still not sure? Hear more about the Program from the ones who walked the path already, like Jerry and Paula, whose career journey is truly expiring

Qualifications

For Frontend development, all our teams use TypeScript and React, which is all you need to get started as a Frontend Intern at Wolt. For Backend development, we're offering internship opportunities in teams working with Golang or Kotlin this year. And if Mobile development is your thing, we offer iOS internship opportunities where you'll work on real product features.

While our engineering teams use a wide range of technologies, we're deeply committed to providing the best possible mentorship, which is why we can only accommodate interns with a background in these technologies.

We're excited to welcome people from diverse backgrounds who bring an open mindset and a genuine desire to build great things together. We hope you're comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and sharing your learnings and opinions with others

Above all, we're looking for growth potential — solid fundamentals in at least one programming language and an understanding of good development practices will give you a strong start.

As we aim to offer long-term career paths, we prioritise candidates who are able to continue with us full-time after the internship.

Ideally, you're based in Helsinki or nearby, so you can spend a few days a week at the office and work closely with your mentor and team members. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer relocation or visa support for internships, so you'll need to be eligible to work in Finland for the duration of the programme. If you're offered a permanent role after the internship, we'll of course support you with a work visa if needed.

Additional information

The process is easy:

Click "Apply now", fill in the form and answer the provided questions (NOTE only answer the tech specific questions for the technology you are applying for)

Prepare and add your CV, if you want to tell us more about yourself and your interests in a cover letter, feel free to include it as well.

Send your application

For the technical interview, please think of a project that you have worked on that would showcase your skills and experience. If you have not worked on something very complex - that's ok, we'd like to hear more about how you learn and solve challenges even if it is based on the school project.

The deadline is the 30th of January, Friday (end of day). We'll review the applications within a few weeks and invite successful candidates for interviews, starting February. If you have any questions, you can let us know via

Please note that we do not accept applications via email or LinkedIn messages.

FAQ

How many intern positions are open this year?

We have several spots for frontend, backend and mobile interns available.

Do I need to be based in Helsinki? Do you offer relocation support?

We have one of our tech hubs in Helsinki and we would need you to be able to work at least partly from the office with your future internship mentor and other team members. This means commuting to the office every now and then for working together and for events. We don't offer relocation and visa support for this specific program so you should be already in Finland, ideally in the Capital Region, with a valid work permit.

I can take care of the relocation part myself. Can I still apply?

Unfortunately, we will not consider your application if this is the case.

How should I prepare for the technical interview?

If you're invited to a technical interview, be prepared to walk our engineers through a project that showcases your skills. It doesn't need to be anything overly complex - a project from university, a bootcamp, or a similar setting is absolutely fine. We're interested in what you worked on, the challenges you faced, how you approached and solved them, and what you learned along the way.

I want to apply; what happens after I send my application?

If you are selected for the first round of interviews, you will get an invite for the next step within 3 weeks after the application deadline. We will be in touch with each and every candidate who applied regardless of the outcome. The recruitment process includes the technical interview, and a meeting with your possible team lead and mentor. We are aiming to make the decisions in the beginning of March - we do not have the exact dates as the length of the process depends on the number of applications.

When is the exact deadline for the applications?

The deadline to apply is 30th of January, Friday, 23:59. However, to avoid additional stress during the application period, our advice is to apply ahead of the deadline.

I missed the deadline; can I still apply through email?

No, unfortunately not. Please make sure to apply through our recruiting system by the 30th of January (end of day).

I'm a student/ fresh graduate. Can I apply?

We want to provide long-term career paths so we are looking for candidates who are able to continue with us after the internship full-time. Therefore, we are especially looking for graduated candidates but if you are at the very end of your studies and feel comfortable finishing those while working with us, you are welcome to do so

I learned coding by myself / I learned coding in a coding school? Can I apply?

Absolutely We have many career shifters, who are either self-taught or learned coding in a coding school, landing internships at Wolt.

Can I change my focus at some point and try new things at Wolt in the future?

Definitely We are mainly looking for backend, frontend and mobile engineers in this program, as we currently have teams and mentors available for those paths, but we are always open to internal mobility.

Do I need to answer all the tech specific questions when applying?

No need, please only answer the tech specific questions for the technology you're applying for. In the tch specific fields that aren't relevant to you, you can just write " - ".

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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