Bolt is an e-commerce technology company that develops checkout and shopper-identity software for online retailers. The organization employs roughly 286 people and has experienced balanced workforce movement, adding 27 new hires while 26 employees departed. This near-offset change points to a steady payroll size amid ongoing optimization of its product and go-to-market teams. Bolt’s compact staff profile contrasts with the broad reach of its platform, which serves merchants in multiple regions.
Engineering is the largest discipline at Bolt with 88 employees, underscoring the company’s emphasis on product development and infrastructure. Revenue-generating roles follow closely: Sales and Support account for 71 team members, while Marketing and Product combine for 32, reflecting a focus on customer acquisition and experience. Corporate functions remain lean—Finance and Administration has 34 employees and Human Resources has 9—suggesting streamlined internal operations. Smaller specialised groups such as Risk, Safety & Compliance (11) and Quality (2) provide governance and assurance, whereas 17 employees are classified in an Other category, covering roles that do not fit traditional departments.
Bolt operates with a geographically dispersed workforce. The largest concentration—187 employees—is listed under “Other,” indicating a significant remote or distributed presence beyond formal office hubs. Within named locations, San Francisco hosts 31 employees, followed by New York (15) and Toronto (13). Engineering talent is further supported by teams in technology centres such as Bengaluru (5) and Chennai (9). Smaller clusters work out of Seattle, Salt Lake City, Johannesburg and Nairobi, each ranging from 5 to 7 staff, highlighting Bolt’s global hiring approach without relying on a single headquarters city.