Software Development Engineer

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Seattle, WA, USA
In-Office
144K-180K Annually
Junior
eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
We provide trusted digital financial services to our customers and recipients in over 170 countries across the globe.
The Role
Designs and develops scalable platform services, developer tools, and internal engineering systems. Responsibilities include defining technical requirements and architecture, building software with modern languages and cloud infrastructure, automating deployments and testing, conducting code reviews, improving developer productivity, and validating systems against security and regulatory standards. The role collaborates with Product Engineering, IT, Infrastructure, and Security teams and requires experience across the full software development lifecycle.
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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:


Under the supervision of the Manager, Engineering IV, the Software Development Engineer will serve as a core member of an engineering team to design the vision and roadmap for software platform services central to the company’s core products and growth. Telecommuting is available up to 3 days per week within the Seattle Metropolitan area, based on manager approval. 


You Will:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering and Information Technology, to define technical requirements, architecture, and performance standards for platform services.
  • Develop easy-to-use, scalable software platforms leveraging expertise with modern programming languages, deployment systems, and cloud infrastructure. 
  • Implement software systems that promote efficient development practices and enable standardization across platform services. 
  • Reengineer and accelerate the delivery of world-class developer tools and internal engineering practices to enhance productivity and reliability. 
  • Test and evaluate software and network automation tools to ensure adherence to internal standards and industry best practices. 
  • Assess and validate software systems to confirm compliance with company security policies and regulatory requirements, collaborating with internal Infrastructure and Security teams, as needed.

You Have:

  • Position requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field, and 2 years of experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, version control, testing, implementation, and debugging of software applications and systems.
  • 1 year of experience with conducting code reviews and contributing to system design and architecture discussions;
  • 1 year of experience with designing algorithms and data structures; 
  • 1 year of experience with designing and coding RESTful APIs;
  • 1 year of experience with developing SaaS applications by leveraging RESTful APIs and Golang to implement new features and enhance engineering performance;
  • 1 year of experience with designing, developing, and automating unit, integration, and functional tests; and 
  • 1 year of experience with programming and developing software using Bootstrap, CSS, Docker, ExpressJS, Git, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Jira, NodeJS, NoSQL, Python, ReactJS, React Native, Ruby, and TypeScript.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $144,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year. 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.


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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 and travel benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together


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.


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.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field
  • 2 years of experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, version control, testing, implementation, and debugging
  • 1 year of experience conducting code reviews and contributing to system design and architecture discussions
  • 1 year of experience designing algorithms and data structures
  • 1 year of experience designing and coding RESTful APIs
  • 1 year of experience developing SaaS applications using RESTful APIs and Golang
  • 1 year of experience designing, developing, and automating unit, integration, and functional tests
  • 1 year of experience programming and developing software using Bootstrap, CSS, Docker, ExpressJS, Git, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Jira, NodeJS, NoSQL, Python, ReactJS, React Native, Ruby, and TypeScript

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Remitly Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, with up to 12 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave noted alongside broader paid family/medical leave. Family-forming support and parenting resources are also highlighted across benefits materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as flexible or unlimited, with paid holidays and wellness days contributing to strong time-off coverage. Descriptions consistently highlight PTO breadth, though labeling (flexible vs. unlimited) varies by source.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Compensation commonly includes equity and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, indicating accessible ownership opportunities. Company materials and benefits listings emphasize equity as a standard part of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

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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