Software Development Engineer

Remitly, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Health, dental, vision + 401k with 100

Paid parental, medical, military and p

Mental Health & Family Forming

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Continuing education and travel

Job summary

Remitly, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design and drive the roadmap for essential platform services powering our core products.

This role supports a Seattle-area, remote-friendly team with up to 3 days telecommuting per week, based on manager approval. You will collaborate with Product Engineering and IT to set technical requirements and architecture, and you will build scalable systems across cloud infrastructure using modern languages and tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related STEM field.
• 2 years of full software development lifecycle experience including design, development, version control, testing, deployment and debugging.
• 1 year of code reviews and system design discussions; 1 year on RESTful APIs design; 1 year on SaaS apps using RESTful APIs and Golang; 1 year on unit, integration, and functional tests; 1 year on Bootstrap, CSS, Docker, ExpressJS, Git, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Jira, NodeJS, NoSQL, Python, ReactJS, React Native, Ruby, TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architecture, and performance standards for platform services.
• Develop scalable software platforms using modern languages, deployment systems, and cloud infrastructure.
• Improve developer tooling and internal engineering practices to boost productivity and reliability.
• Test and evaluate software and automation tools to ensure security and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements in collaboration with Infrastructure and Security teams.

Skills

RESTful APIs

Algorithms

Data structures

Security

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field

Tools

Docker

Git

NodeJS

ReactJS

TypeScript

Python

Java

Bootstrap

ExpressJS

NoSQL

HTML/CSS

Jira

React Native

Ruby

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

Under the supervision of the Manager, Engineering IV, the Software Development Engineer will serve as a core member of an engineering team to design the vision and roadmap for 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

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering and Information Technology, to define technical requirements, architecture, and performance standards for platform services. Develop easy-to-use, scalable software platforms leveraging expertise with modern programming languages, deployment systems, and cloud infrastructure. Implement software systems that promote efficient development practices and enable standardization across platform services. Reengineer and accelerate the delivery of world-class developer tools and internal engineering practices to enhance productivity and reliability. Test and evaluate software and network automation tools to ensure adherence to internal standards and industry best practices. Assess and validate software systems to confirm compliance with company security policies and regulatory requirements, collaborating with internal Infrastructure and Security teams, as needed.

You Have

Position requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field, and 2 years of experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, version control, testing, implementation, and debugging of software applications and systems. 1 year of experience with conducting code reviews and contributing to system design and architecture discussions; 1 year of experience with designing algorithms and data structures; 1 year of experience with designing and coding RESTful APIs; 1 year of experience with developing SaaS applications by leveraging RESTful APIs and Golang to implement new features and enhance engineering performance; 1 year of experience with designing, developing, and automating unit, integration, and functional tests; and 1 year of experience with programming and developing software using Bootstrap, CSS, Docker, ExpressJS, Git, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Jira, NodeJS, NoSQL, Python, ReactJS, React Native, Ruby, 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.

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. 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.