Senior Software Development Engineer, WARP

Remitly, Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 152,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Health Benefits

Mental Health

Family Benefits

RRSP match

ESPP

Life Insurance

Disability

Education benefits

Travel benefits

Job summary

Remitly, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Wallet Product Risk team in Canada.

You will design, develop, and deploy fraud controls across platforms, collaborating with product, data engineering, and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. You will mentor peers, contribute to architectural decisions, and participate in on-call rotations to keep services reliable.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of production-grade code experience delivering robust, scalable software.
• Strong background in modern distributed system architecture, incl. cloud platforms, message brokers, and database technologies.
• Proficiency in Go, Java/Kotlin, Python, or TypeScript.
• Analytical mindset and proactive problem solver with a bias for automation.
• Demonstrated leadership: mentoring, influencing technical direction, cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product managers, program managers, analysts, and engineers to gather requirements and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Design and build solutions for complex challenges spanning multiple technologies and systems (Go, Java/Kotlin, TypeScript, React Native, AWS).
• Champion engineering best practices with well-tested, observable, documented, scalable, and resilient systems.
• Foster team growth by mentoring peers, conducting code reviews, participating in interviews, and supporting onboarding.
• Take part in an on-call rotation to ensure reliability and support of services.

Skills

Go

Java/Kotlin

Python

TypeScript

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Message brokers

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

CI/CD

Observability tools

AWS

Job description

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:

The Wallet Product Risk team is dedicated to developing risk management controls—such as fraud prevention features—while delivering an industry-leading customer experience for our wallet and wallet adjacent products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying essential fraud control systems across multiple platforms. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in product, program management, data engineering, and engineering to simplify complexity, deliver high-quality, scalable systems, and speed up the rollout of impactful features.

You Will:

• Partner with product managers, program managers, analysts, and engineers to gather requirements and deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Design and build solutions for complex, ambiguous challenges that span multiple technologies and systems (Go, Java/Kotlin, TypeScript, React Native, AWS).
• Champion engineering best practices by delivering well-tested, observable, well-documented, efficient, scalable, and resilient systems. Contribute to improving team processes and shaping cross-team technical designs.
• Foster team growth by mentoring peers, conducting code reviews, participating in interviews, and supporting onboarding efforts.
• Take part in an on-call rotation to ensure the reliability and support of the team's services.

You Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience writing production-grade code and delivering robust, scalable software solutions.
• A strong background in modern distributed system architecture, including experience with cloud platforms, message brokers, and various database technologies.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language such as Go, Java/Kotlin, Python, or TypeScript.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex problems and continuously improving systems and workflows.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring, influencing technical direction, and collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.
• A strong commitment to code quality, supported by experience with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Compensation Details.

The starting base salary range for this position is $152,000 - $190,000. 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
• RRSP plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life Insurance & Disability
• Continuing education and travel benefits

Our 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.

Remitly is an 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.