Sr Principal Software Engineer at Remitly

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Remitly Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Risk Management, Data AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Expert understanding of networking issues, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv6, and issues relating to network connections, timeouts, and optimizing operating system and kernel configurations (e.g., Linux, JVM)
  • Experience optimizing storage technologies, network stack tuning, and application-level threading issues
  • Good understanding of Java, C, and C++ code to read, analyze application networking and data storage issues, and provide input on code reviews
  • Knowledge of data structures, different databases and technologies, particularly NoSQL style data storage
  • Ability to learn quickly and understand in-depth details of data models, capacity issues, system design, and architecture
  • Experience as an operating system, networks, and/or data storage specialist

Responsibilities

  • Work across multiple teams and components providing architecture, design, implementation, and review to a broad range of products and technologies across the ThreatMetrix platform
  • Develop high performance C++ servers providing low latency responses to customer queries from around the globe
  • Work on Java applications, JavaScript and Web technologies applications, iOS and Android mobile apps, and Web portal architecture
  • Handle data structure and storage optimization
  • Optimize configuration and tuning for various high performance, low latency software components in multiple in-house applications
  • Conduct research and experimentation to improve product efficiency
  • Provide cross-team and cross-platform engineering input and oversight

Skills

Machine Learning
Data Analytics
SaaS
Real-time Systems
Fraud Detection
Device Intelligence
Device Identification
Agile
Scrum
Continuous Integration

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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