Job Description:
At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
About the Role:
As a Software Development Engineer II on the Lending Servicing team, you'll build full-stack systems. These systems power Remitly's next generation of borrowing products, from origination through servicing and repayment. You'll also launch new offerings and scale the ones already live. You'll join our new Arlington, VA hub, partnering with the team across Seattle and Vancouver, and reporting to the Engineering Manager.
You Will:
Build for scale : Design and implement solutions for ambiguous and complex problems using full stack technologies (React, GraphQL, Java/Kotlin) that operate at scale.
Design: Participate in the brainstorming, technical design, and grooming of the next generation of Lending with a data-driven and customer-centric viewpoint.
Craft with pride: Focus on overall product quality and build.
Collaborate: You will work with product managers, data scientists and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, high-quality software solutions.
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of professional software development experience, with experience building and operating systems end-to-end.
Proficiency in TypeScript/React (or similar) plus a backend language (Node.js, Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python).
Use AI tools in your own workflow, from authoring agents to drafting technical specs and prototypes.
Experience with distributed, large-scale systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Bonus: Experience in FinTech, lending, or payments.
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is $144,000-$180,000 for this Arlington, VA-based role. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits and other total compensation details.
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Our Benefits:
Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together
At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years professional software development experience building and operating end-to-end systems
- Proficiency in TypeScript and React (or similar)
- Proficiency in a backend language: Node.js, Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python
- Experience with distributed, large-scale systems
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Use of AI tools in workflow (authoring agents, drafting specs, prototypes)
- Experience in FinTech, lending, or payments
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What We Do
Since 2011, Remitly has been tirelessly delivering on our promises to our customers sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are incredibly proud to have served millions of customers globally. We strive daily to meet our promise to our customers by building peace of mind into everything we do. Join over 2,700 employees across 10 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.
Why Work With Us
We are united through our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. We accomplish our vision by relentlessly focusing on culture via our cultural values. That starts with putting customers at the center of everything we do, and includes investing in the growth & development of our team.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our best work begins in moments when ideas spark, when we are deeply connected, and when we’re moving fast to solve challenging customer problems. These moments shape our culture. Our guidance is to committing to 3 days a week in the office.
