Software Development Engineer I

Job Description:

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

Join the team behind Remitly's Trust Platform, which powers how identity verification, fraud, and compliance controls across the customer journey. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll help build the backend systems that orchestrate data flows between verification providers, internal decision engines, and customer experience, making sure the right checks happen at the right time. You'll partner with experienced engineers to design scalable APIs and workflows that enable teams across Remitly to move fast while staying compliant. If you're excited to grow your skills in backend development and work on a platform that directly impacts customer safety and trust, we'd love to meet you.

You Will:

• Design, build, and test core orchestration primitives for our Trust & Identity systems
• Debug and resolve issues to support high availability and system stability
• Collaborate with teammates to identify problems and ship quick, reliable fixes
• Create workback plans and contribute to delivering high-quality software on time
• Participate in team discussions, sharing updates, raising risks, and proposing solutions
• Continuously learn and apply modern backend technologies, tools, and best practices
• Grow through hands-on mentorship and feedback from senior engineers

You Have:

• A BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in one or more general-purpose languages like Java, JavaScript, Go, PHP, Python, Kotlin, C#, or Ruby
• Experience following technical best practices across a team
• 1+ years of experience shipping high-quality products
• Experience following technical best practices across a team

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $110,400-$138,000. 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 offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

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 and travel benefits

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.