Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Remitly

Seattle, Washington, United States

Remitly Logo
$180,000 – $225,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • A degree in computer science, data science, statistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning and/or data-intensive systems
  • 5+ years of programming experience in Python, Go, Scala, or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed or stream processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Ray)
  • Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable, reliable feature engineering pipelines for batch, streaming, and real-time features consumed by a diversity of machine learning models
  • Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to operationalize intelligent systems to identify risk transactions and behavior
  • Optimize model performance, ensuring system reliability and model monitoring by championing MLOps best practices
  • Lead and mentor peers through regular design reviews, architectural discussions, code reviews, and other technical activities

Skills

Python
Go
Scala
Apache Spark
Apache Flink
Ray
AWS
GCP
Azure
MLOps
Feature Engineering
Machine Learning

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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