Senior Software Development Engineer at Remitly

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Remitly Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience building distributed, event-driven, or platform systems at scale
  • Proficiency in one or more core languages (Go, Java, Python, JavaScript) and willingness to learn
  • Experience delivering resilient, observable, and compliant systems where reliability is non-negotiable
  • Excitement for platform engineering: building systems others depend on, balancing flexibility, performance, and cost efficiency
  • (Bonus) Familiarity with messaging vendors (Twilio, Braze, SES) or lifecycle marketing platforms

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and scaling of event-driven systems that power customer communication globally
  • Partner with product managers, AI researchers, other product teams, and your own team to deliver the next generation of messaging tooling
  • Mentor peers and interns, contributing to a high-trust, high-talent engineering culture
  • Influence strategic decisions about vendor integrations, compliance, and future capabilities like conversational messaging

Skills

Event-Driven Systems
Scalable Systems
Messaging Platforms
AI-Driven Communication
Vendor Integration
Platform Engineering
Software Design

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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