Engineering Director, Canada Site Lead

Remitly Canada Operations; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an Engineering Director to spearhead their Canada operations. This role involves managing engineering teams, defining site strategy, and enhancing employer branding through community engagement. Candidates should have significant experience in management and a strong grasp of software development practices.

Benefits

Four weeks vacation

Health Benefits

Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life Insurance & Disability

Continuing education and travel benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing engineering teams.
• 4+ years managing other managers.
• Experience in building teams with focus on recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams building platform capabilities.
• Own Canada site strategy and represent Remitly at events.
• Hire and develop managers and technical leaders.

Skills

Managing engineering teams

Software application development

Recruiting

Communication skills

Job description

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:

Remitly is on a mission to transform the way immigrants send money globally, making financial services more accessible, secure, and efficient. We leverage cutting-edge data infrastructure, AI/ML, and analytics to optimize transactions, detect fraud, and personalize customer experiences.

We're hiring an Engineering Director to serve as the leader of our Canada site as well as hiring and developing additional engineering teams. Site lead responsibilities will include further development of the site strategy and goals, representing Remitly at local events to build employer reputation, fostering team culture and partnering with our local facilities and recruiting teams to provide a great employee experience. Engineering leadership responsibilities will include the hiring and management of engineering squads including hiring managers, refining team charters and driving execution towards team goals. This role will report to our Director of Engineering for Identity and Trust.

You Will:

• Work with our local facilities, HR and recruiting teams to provide an excellent employee experience
• Establish Remitly's employer brand by engaging in local tech events and representing Remitly externally
• Own our Canada site strategy; communicate with leaders across the company regarding site goals, progress and expansion opportunities
• Lead engineering teams building platform capabilities to support Remitly's product teams
• Hire and develop managers and technical leaders within your team
• Establish a culture of technical excellence and consistent delivery towards goals
• Create and share clear charters for your teams to keep them connected to company goals and the needs of our customers

You Have:

• 8+ years managing engineering teams
• 4+ years managing other managers
• Experience building teams from the ground up with a strong focus on recruiting and culture
• An up-to-date understanding of software application development practices including system design, distributed systems, persistence / databases and API design and best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the capability to represent the company externally
• Experience hiring and developing senior talent up to the Principal Engineer and Senior Manager level

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is $220,000-$275,000. In Canada, 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

• Four weeks vacation
• Health Benefits
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life Insurance & Disability
• 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 equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.