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Senior Software Engineer

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In-Office
Seattle, WA
180K-225K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Seattle, WA
180K-225K Annually
Senior level
Design, develop, and maintain large-scale data infrastructure and tooling, including test infrastructure, data frameworks, compute clusters, metadata catalogs, and governance systems. Partner with product managers and engineers across teams to achieve product goals. The role requires strong software development experience, proficiency in Java or Go, and expertise in distributed systems.
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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 Data Infrastructure team's mission is to provide a world-class platform that enables decisions across the company. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll work on technical problems including test infrastructure, data frameworks and compute clusters. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager.


You Will:

  • Design, develop and maintain large-scale data infrastructure and tooling
  • Partner with product managers and engineers across teams to help achieve product goals

You Have:

  • A BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
  • 6+ years of experience as a software developer
  • Experience building and maintaining data infrastructure (ie compute clusters, metadata catalogs, data governance)
  • Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages like Java or Go
  • Skills in engineering distributed systems

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $180,000 - $225,000. 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.


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

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.

Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.


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

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.


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Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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