
Senior Fullstack Software Development Engineer
Remitly · Seattle, WA
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- Full-time
- $225,000 / year
- Seattle, WA
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Senior Fullstack Software Development Engineer
Remitly · Seattle, WA
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Job highlights
- Lead design and delivery of financial products.
- Shape customer experiences for millions globally.
- Drive engineering excellence and set standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Work in a hybrid Seattle office environment.
About the role
About Remitly
At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, manage, and move their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind.Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money — we're here to move our global customers forward.
We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career — we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
About the Role: Senior Fullstack Software Engineer
Remitly One is building the next generation of financial products that extend beyond remittance — giving customers a single, trusted platform to access, manage, and grow their money globally. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Remitly One team, you will lead the design and delivery of cohesive product features that directly shape the experience of millions of customers. You will serve as a key technical voice on a cross-functional team, driving engineering excellence and helping define what it means to build world-class financial services. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager and work in a hybrid capacity from our Seattle office.You Will
- Set the technical standard: Design and write code that is well-tested, resilient, extensible, and scalable — setting the quality bar for the team and making it easy for others to contribute.
- Lead team projects: Break down complex features into parallel workstreams, provide delivery estimates, and drive execution from design through launch with a high degree of independence.
- Guide engineering excellence: Uphold and exemplify Foundational Excellence standards — including security, reliability, observability, and quality — and proactively identify and resolve risks before they become incidents.
- Mentor and grow the team: Guide and mentor SDE peers through code reviews, design reviews, and retrospectives. Represent Remitly's cultural values and technical competencies in interviews.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Product, Design, Analytics, and other engineering teams to translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions and deliver on shared outcomes.
- Communicate with clarity: Effectively articulate complex technical problems, trade-offs, and proposals to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You Have
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Expertise in one or more backend or full-stack programming languages (e.g., Go, Kotlin, Java, TypeScript) and the ability to adapt to new languages and frameworks as needed.
- Experience designing secure, scalable, and performant software using cloud-based infrastructure solutions (e.g., AWS).
- Experience leading projects at the team level, including breaking features into parallel workstreams, estimating timelines, and coaching other engineers through mentoring, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity in product requirements, technical design, and cross-team dependencies while driving decisions to resolution.
- Ability to articulate best practices for error handling, observability, and operational excellence.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Compensation Details
The starting base salary range for this position is typically $180,000 - $225,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.Our Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
- Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Continuing education benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together
At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our "Connected Work Culture" fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.Equal Employment Opportunity
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law. Remitly is an E-Verify Employer.Key skills/competency
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer skills include: Backend development, Frontend development, Software design, Cloud infrastructure, AWS, Project leadership, Mentoring, Cross-functional collaboration, Problem-solving, TypeScript, Go, Kotlin, Java, Security, Reliability, Observability, Quality assurance, Software architecture, Agile methodologies, Code review, Technical leadership.Skills & topics
- Senior Fullstack Software Engineer
- Software Development
- Fullstack Engineering
- Backend Development
- Frontend Development
- Cloud Computing
- AWS
- TypeScript
- Go
- Kotlin
- Java
- Software Design
- System Architecture
- Agile
- Mentoring
- Team Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on full-stack development, cloud solutions (AWS), and leadership in project execution.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize expertise in languages like Go, Kotlin, Java, or TypeScript, and demonstrate your ability to design secure, scalable, and performant software.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss best practices for error handling, observability, and operational excellence, along with designing and coding complex features.
- Demonstrate leadership and collaboration: Prepare examples of leading team projects, mentoring peers, navigating ambiguity, and collaborating with product and design teams.
- Understand Remitly's culture: Research their mission to transform lives with trusted financial services and their 'Connected Work Culture' emphasizing in-person collaboration.
Technical preparation
Practice coding in Go, Kotlin, Java, or TypeScript.,Build projects using AWS cloud services.,Design and refactor scalable system architectures.,Prepare to discuss observability and error handling.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex technical challenge you led.,How do you mentor junior software engineers?,Share an experience navigating product requirement ambiguity.,Explain how you ensure code quality and scalability.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Fullstack Software Engineer role at Remitly?
- This Senior Fullstack Software Engineer position at Remitly operates on a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to work from the Seattle office at least 50% of the time monthly, typically meaning three days a week, to foster dynamic in-person collaboration.
- What programming languages are prioritized for the Senior Fullstack Software Engineer role at Remitly?
- Remitly seeks expertise in one or more backend or full-stack programming languages such as Go, Kotlin, Java, or TypeScript. The role also emphasizes the ability to adapt to new languages and frameworks as needed.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer at Remitly?
- As a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer at Remitly, you will lead the design and delivery of financial product features, set technical standards, guide engineering excellence, mentor peers, and collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other engineering teams.
- What kind of cloud experience is required for the Senior Fullstack Software Engineer role?
- The role requires experience designing secure, scalable, and performant software using cloud-based infrastructure solutions, with a specific mention of AWS (Amazon Web Services).
- How does Remitly approach mentorship and team growth for Senior Fullstack Software Engineers?
- Senior Fullstack Software Engineers at Remitly are expected to guide and mentor their peers through code reviews, design reviews, and retrospectives, actively contributing to the team's growth and upholding Remitly's cultural values and technical competencies.
- What is the expected salary range for a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer at Remitly in the U.S.?
- The typical starting base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $180,000 to $225,000 annually. Additionally, employees are shareholders and equity is part of the total compensation plan.
- What are the essential qualifications for the Senior Fullstack Software Engineer position?
- Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience), 5+ years of software engineering experience, expertise in backend/full-stack languages, cloud experience (AWS), and a demonstrated ability to lead projects and navigate ambiguity.
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