Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Remitly Canada Operations, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 168,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

RRSP plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life Insurance & Disability

Continuing education

Four weeks vacation

Job summary

Remitly Canada Operations, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer to own and drive the end-to-end ML lifecycle, from data exploration to model deployment, across core AI/ML services.

You will build scalable feature pipelines, partner with data scientists and engineers, and apply MLOps best practices to production systems. Join a global team at Remitly to advance algorithms, improve trust and performance, and contribute to a culture of hands-on leadership, mentorship, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering Machine Learning systems in production.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Scala or a similar language.
• Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn, numpy).
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with one or more of Deep Learning algorithms, Large Language Models, Casual Inference, Personalization, Knowledge Graphs, Natural Language Processing would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end ML lifecycle from raw data to EDA to model training to offline/online evaluation and model deployment.
• Design, build, and scale feature pipelines for batch and real‑time ML applications.
• Partner with data scientists, product owners, and engineers across verticals to turn prototypes into reliable, customer‑facing ML systems.
• Optimize models and pipelines using MLOps best practices: automated retraining, drift detection, CI/CD, monitoring, observability.
• Mentor and lead other engineers: champion design reviews, technical discussions, and maintain a high bar code quality.

Skills

Python

Go

Scala

ML frameworks

Cloud platforms

NLP/LLMs

Education

Degree in CS/DS/Statistics/Math

Tools

PyTorch

scikit-learn

numpy

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

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in Remitly's Core AI/ML team, you'll work at the heart of our AI strategy. The Core AI/ML team is responsible for building the foundational machine learning systems, frameworks, and services that power Remitly's next generation of products and operations. We work horizontally across domains at Remitly—Global Money Movement, Treasury, Identity & Trust, Promotions, Referrals, etc. We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to build large scale systems that propel our next phase of growth.

You Will

• Lead the end-to-end ML lifecycle from raw data to EDA to model training to offline/online evaluation and model deployment.
• Design, build, and scale feature pipelines for batch and real‑time ML applications.
• Partner with data scientists, product owners, and engineers across verticals to turn prototypes into reliable, customer‑facing ML systems.
• Optimize models and pipelines using MLOps best practices: automated retraining, drift detection, CI/CD, monitoring, observability.
• Mentor and lead other engineers: champion design reviews, technical discussions, and maintain a high bar code quality.

You Have

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years delivering Machine Learning systems in production.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Scala or a similar language.
• Hands‑on experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit‑learn, numpy).
• Experience working with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with one or more of Deep Learning algorithms, Large Language Models, Casual Inference, Personalization, Knowledge Graphs, Natural Language Processing would be desirable.

Compensation Details

The starting base salary range for this position is $168,000-$210,000. In Canada, Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan.

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

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 a 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.

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 a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world. Remitly helps immigrants send money home in a safe, reliable and transparent manner. Its digitally-native, cross-border remittance app eliminates the long wait times, complexities and fees typical of traditional remittance processes. Building on its strong foundation, Remitly is expanding its suite of products to further its mission and transform financial services for immigrants all around the world.