Software Engineering Lead ***HYBRID in Raleigh, NC at Remitly

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal Tech, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional experience in software development
  • Strong proficiency in Python programming language
  • Strong understanding of software development best practices and methodologies
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
  • Experience with customer facing API design and tradeoffs
  • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with system architecture and API design
  • Led a team or mentored Jr engineers
  • Hands on experience working with AWS and/or Azure services, such as: Compute (EC2, Lambda, Azure Functions), Storage (S3, Azure Blob), Databases (RDS, DynamoDB, Cosmos DB, DocumentDB), Messaging Services (AWS SNS), Networking, IAM, and monitoring tools
  • Experience working with cache databases and in-memory data stores such as Redis or Memcached to optimize read-heavy workloads, inference serving, and low-latency systems
  • Experience designing or working with data storage and retrieval systems, both structured and unstructured
  • Experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate) and search technologies (e.g., Solr, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch)
  • Familiarity with observability stacks: logging (EFK, ELK), monitoring (Prometheus, Datadog, Grafana), and distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry)
  • Experience integrating and managing messaging systems (e.g. AWS SNS, Kafka)
  • Solid understanding of access control, IAM, RBAC, and secrets management tools (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault)
  • Preferred Skills
  • Knowledge of LLM, machine learning pipeline and deployment strategies
  • Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., Go, Java)

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with data scientists and engineers to understand product requirements and translate them into scalable software designs
  • Successfully implement and advocate for development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews
  • Operate within various development environments (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) while collaborating with key cross-functional stakeholders
  • Architect and optimize data storage and retrieval systems using structured and unstructured formats (e.g., S3)
  • Build and integrate vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS) and traditional search technologies (e.g., Solr, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch) to power information retrieval and AI applications
  • Design and deploy messaging systems (e.g., AWS SNS) to support asynchronous and streaming workloads
  • Monitor system and application health in real-time to ensure performance and uptime
  • Work with data scientists and engineers to define and track metrics

Skills

Python
Git
Django
Flask
FastAPI
API design
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
EC2
Lambda
system architecture

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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