Software Development Engineer I

Remitly, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global financial services is seeking an SDE1 to join their Remittance Transaction Engineering team in Seattle. In this role, you will solve technical challenges, enhance customer experience, and build scalable backend systems. The position offers a hybrid model, excellent compensation, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with company matching

Paid parental and family care leave

Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Continuing education and travel benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience building backend services or consumer applications.
• Exposure to AWS and understanding of cloud-based software development.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services.
• Ensure reliability and scalability of remittance transactions.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer-centric mindset

Collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Java

Kotlin

Go

TypeScript

Jenkins

GitLab

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's Remittance Transaction Engineering (RTE) team is looking for an SDE1 to join our team, where you will work on meaningful and high value projects while reporting to the Engineering Manager of RTE. As part of the core backend of the Remittance product, RTE serves as the bridge between our platforms and customers, ensuring that your work directly enhances the experience of millions of Remitly users worldwide. As a member of RTE, you will build your technical expertise, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to scalable systems that power global money transfers. We support hybrid work, and you will work 50% of your time each month with your team in our Seattle office.

You Will:

• Solve complex technical challenges with a customer-centric mindset.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin, Go, TypeScript, and AWS.
• Ensure reliability and scalability of remittance transactions by improving system observability, performance, and fault tolerance.
• Work with teams (Product, Operations, and Customer Support) to deliver solutions that enhance customer experience.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and mentorship opportunities to accelerate your growth.

You have:

• A BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 1+ years of experience building backend services or consumer software applications.
• Exposure to AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and understanding of cloud-based software development.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (Java, TypeScript, Go, Python, PHP, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and best practices for testing and deployment.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $108,000 -$130,000. 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. #LI-Hybrid

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

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.