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:
Remitly’s Authentication Team builds secure, scalable, and user-friendly authentication systems at the core of Remitly’s mission.You will become a product expert and have the opportunity to influence key decisions that shape the charters you work in. You’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and compliance experts to deliver solutions that keep customers safe, meet regulatory requirements, and empower people to trust Remitly as their preferred financial platform. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager in Vancouver.
You Will:
Build and maintain authentication features and services, ensuring reliability, security, and exceptional user experience.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to define and deliver technical solutions from concept through launch and support.
Develop and improve mobile and web authentication flows, driving high standards of quality, maintainability, and observability.
Contribute to the team’s technical strategy, code reviews, and ongoing process improvements.
Champion Remitly’s values by fostering inclusion, mentoring peers, and elevating engineering practices.
Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen account protection, prevent fraud, and streamline identity verification for customers.
You Have:
A BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of experience in backend and/or frontend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java, Go, TypeScript, React), with a strong foundation in modern authentication protocols and security best practices.
Experience collaborating with product, engineering, and compliance partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
The ability to deliver high-quality, well-tested code, and a track record of solving challenging problems with thoughtful trade-offs.
The starting base salary range for this position is typically CAD $148,000 - $185,000, with equity included as part of Remitly’s total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about benefits, equity, and the full compensation package. Compensation may vary depending on location and level.
Our Benefits
- Four weeks vacation
- Health Benefits
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- RRSP plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life Insurance & Disability
- Continuing education and travel benefits
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 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.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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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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Hybrid Workspace
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.
