Software Development Engineer

Posted 9 Hours Ago
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 backend and platform services for payment solutions. Responsibilities include leading software delivery, planning technology improvements, building cloud-based systems, validating security and compliance, improving developer tools and practices, and mentoring engineers. The role collaborates with Product Engineering, Product Management, Infrastructure, and Security teams to deliver reliable, maintainable software.
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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 Engineering Manager, the Software Development Engineer will serve as a core member of an engineering team to design the vision and roadmap of the 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:


  • Lead software development teams to ensure the delivery of payment solutions. 
  • Plan process and technology improvement projects and collaborate on execution. 
  • Develop easy-to-use software platform, leveraging expertise with software languages, deployment systems, and cloud infrastructure. 
  • Assess and validate software systems to ensure they adhere to the highest standard for security and compliance, collaborating with internal Infrastructure and Security teams, as needed. 
  • Implement, accelerate, and reengineer the delivery of world-class developer tools and practices in collaboration with Product Engineering, Product Management, and other internal teams. 
  • Mentor engineer team members to implement software systems that promote efficient practices and enable standardization across platform services.

You Have:


  • Position requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related STEM field, and 2 years of experience with software development, system design, software design patterns and algorithms, and driving technical designs to achieve quantifiable goals.
  • 1 year of experience with feature design and development;
  • 1 year of experience with developing backend systems, including testing and debugging;
  • 1 year of experience with building, delivering, and maintaining reliable and scalable backend services on a public cloud platform;
  • 1 year of experience with providing technical leadership for all aspects of the software development lifecycle;
  • 1 year of experience with software design, development, implementation, and testing;
  • 1 year of experience with writing secure, stable, testable, and maintainable code; and
  • 1 year of experience with C#, Data structures and algorithms, Java, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Lambda, Maven, MySQL, Object-oriented design, Object-oriented programming, Python, ReactJS, Rest, Service-oriented architecture, Spring, SNS, SQS, 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, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related STEM field
  • 2 years of experience with software development, system design, software design patterns, algorithms, and driving technical designs to achieve quantifiable goals
  • 1 year of experience with feature design and development
  • 1 year of experience developing backend systems, including testing and debugging
  • 1 year of experience building, delivering, and maintaining reliable and scalable backend services on a public cloud platform
  • 1 year of experience providing technical leadership across the software development lifecycle
  • 1 year of experience with software design, development, implementation, and testing
  • 1 year of experience writing secure, stable, testable, and maintainable code
  • 1 year of experience with C#, data structures and algorithms, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, AWS Lambda, Maven, MySQL, object-oriented design, object-oriented programming, Python, ReactJS, REST, service-oriented architecture, Spring, Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS, and TypeScript

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Remitly Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible paid time off, paid holidays, and company well‑being days are prominently offered, and feedback suggests time‑off policies are a standout part of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family leave plus fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support, alongside virtual family care, are emphasized; feedback suggests these benefits are valued by those planning or raising families.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Access to an employee stock purchase plan and equity grants for eligible roles positions employees as owners, and feedback suggests these programs add meaningful value to total compensation.

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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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