Machine Learning Engineer II at Remitly

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Remitly Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent practical experience
  • 2+ years delivering Machine Learning systems in production
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Scala or a similar language
  • Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn, numpy)
  • Familiarity working with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience with one or more of Deep Learning algorithms, Large Language Models, Causal Inference, Personalization, Knowledge Graphs, Natural Language Processing (desirable)

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain ML models across the full lifecycle—from data exploration and feature engineering to training, evaluation, and deployment
  • Design, build, and scale feature pipelines for batch and real-time ML applications
  • Partner with data scientists, product owners, and engineers across verticals to turn prototypes into reliable, customer-facing ML systems
  • Optimize models and pipelines using MLOps best practices: automated retraining, drift detection, CI/CD, monitoring, observability
  • Contribute to technical discussions and design reviews to improve team practices and systems

Skills

Machine Learning
Feature Engineering
Data Exploration
Model Training
Model Evaluation
Model Deployment

Remitly

International money transfer for immigrants

About Remitly

Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$423.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Continuing Education or Travel Stipend
Office Culture
Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves
DEI Learning Opportunities
Community Engagement
Inclusive Benefits

Risks

Swift's integration into banks' channels poses a competitive threat to Remitly.
AI agents' rise may challenge Remitly's operational model in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Schall Law Firm's investigation could impact investor confidence and Remitly's reputation.

Differentiation

Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering competitive rates and fast, secure transactions.
The company leverages technology for a seamless user experience via its app and website.
Remitly engages with immigrant communities through content and educational initiatives.

Upsides

Increased digital wallet adoption in key markets expands Remitly's reach to unbanked individuals.
AI agents in operations could reduce costs and improve Remitly's efficiency.
Visa collaboration enhances Remitly's cross-border fund flow services, boosting customer satisfaction.

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