Senior Software Development Engineer, WARP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health benefits

Mental health

RRSP match

ESPP

Life insurance

Education & travel

Job summary

Remitly is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Wallet Product Risk team in Canada. You will design, develop, and deploy fraud controls across platforms, partnering with product, program management, data engineering, and engineering to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

You will mentor peers, participate in code reviews and interviews, and contribute to on-call reliability. Proficiency in Go, Java/Kotlin, Python, or TypeScript and experience with distributed systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering.
• 7+ years writing production-grade code.
• Strong distributed systems background with cloud platforms and databases.
• Proficient in Go, Java/Kotlin, Python, or TypeScript.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Leadership experience guiding cross-functional/global teams.
• Commitment to code quality with testing, CI/CD, and observability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product, program mgmt, analysts, and engineers to gather requirements and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Design and build solutions for complex challenges spanning multiple technologies and systems.
• Champion engineering best practices with well-tested, observable, scalable systems.
• Contribute to improving team processes and cross-team technical designs.
• Mentor peers, conduct code reviews, participate in interviews, and support onboarding.
• Take part in an on-call rotation to ensure reliability of services.

Skills

Production-grade software

Distributed systems

Go

Java/Kotlin

TypeScript

Python

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Message brokers

Databases

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.

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.

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

About Remitly

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.