Software Development Engineer II- Scout
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
At Remitly we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access move and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011 weve 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 its supporting loved ones back home growing a business across continents or pursuing new opportunities abroad were not just here to move money were here to move our global customers forward.Were looking for builders reimaginers and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology trust and transformation. If thats you and youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your careerwe invite you to join over 2800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
About the Role:
Were hiring a Software Engineer II to join our Scout teamRemitlys Agentic AI team. We build AI-powered experiences that help customers send money and complete tasks wherever they are- on Remitlys website mobile app or third-party platforms like WhatsApp.
As a member of the Scout team youll help enable money transfer functionality on external platforms and contribute to a robust conversational AI platform used across the business. Youll be involved in prototyping validating and scaling new AI-driven solutions working closely with cross-functional partners including UX Legal Compliance and Marketing.
You Will:
Gather and analyze requirements clarifying feature requirements and technical design.
Design and write high-quality modular and maintainable code for APIs data storage solutions and integrations with third-party services. Resolve root causes of most software failures not just symptoms.
Propose trade-offs on technical approach and surface risks early in business expectations and technical design.
Partner with product/program managers marketing compliance and legal specialists to understand requirements and shape solutions.
Provide comprehensive and constructive code reviews and design feedback to peers.
Improve how software is deployed documented tested logged and monitored.
Be an onboarding resource for new team members.
Report directly to the Engineering Manager in Seattle.
You Have:
A BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
5 years of professional experience
Experience building and optimizing large-scale web architectures.
Knowledge of backend programming languages such as Java or Golang
Proven experience software development practices system design software design patterns and algorithms
Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitLab etc.)
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $144000-$180000. 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
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 a consistent meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their teams specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships fueling creativity and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
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.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Transfer money internationally to 170+ countries and 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Receive funds securely using convenient delivery options.