Senior Software Development Engineer, Post Submit Experience
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Remitly scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage 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
As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Post Submit Experience team, you'll build and scale the systems that keep customers informed and confident after they send a transfer - from real-time notifications to transaction tracking and support tooling. Your work will directly shape the moment millions of people around the world feel the most anxious about their money, making reliability and clarity core to your impact. This hybrid role is based in our Seattle, WA office, where you'll collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering partners to drive meaningful outcomes for a global customer base. You will report to the Engineering Manager. You will work in a hybrid capacity from our Seattle office.
You Will
- Lead technical design and architecture by driving end-to-end ownership of complex, cross-functional systems that support post-transaction customer experiences at scale.
- Write and review high-quality code across the full software development lifecycle, setting a high bar for engineering standards and providing meaningful feedback in code reviews.
- Identify and resolve ambiguous technical problems by breaking down large, undefined challenges into clear, actionable solutions with measurable outcomes.
- Mentor and support fellow engineers by sharing technical expertise, fostering a culture of learning, and helping teammates grow through guidance and constructive collaboration.
- Partner cross-functionally with product, data, and design teams to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable technical solutions that serve a diverse global customer base.
- Champion operational excellence by improving system observability, driving incident response, and proactively addressing reliability, performance, and security concerns.
You Have
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus 8 or more years of professional software development experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing and building distributed, large-scale backend systems with a strong understanding of service-oriented or microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python, with a consistent record of delivering production-quality code.
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including familiarity with managed services, infrastructure as code, and deployment pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate technical ambiguity, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and business teams, with clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience mentoring other engineers or informally leading technical initiatives on a team is a plus.
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
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.
Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. 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.