Full Stack Software Development Engineer II, Post Submit Experience Full Time NEW

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:

The Post Submit Experience team builds the systems that keep customers informed and confident after they send a transfer: real-time notifications, transaction tracking, and support tooling that matter most in the moments when millions of people around the world feel most anxious about their money. Our systems power the post-transaction experience across all of Remitly’s product lines, and we’re focused on improving reliability, clarity, and customer trust at scale.

As a Software Development Engineer II on the team, you’ll design and build fullstack services at the core of this experience. You’ll partner with product managers, data scientists, support operations, and engineers across the organization to translate complex customer problems into scalable, reliable systems. This hybrid role is based in our Seattle, WA office. You will report to the Engineering Manager for the team.

You Will

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Java, or Go that power the post-transaction customer experience.
• Own the reliability and performance of your services by monitoring production systems, responding to incidents, and implementing improvements.
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage and participate in code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
• Partner with PM, support operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to break down tasks, provide estimates, and discuss tradeoffs.
• Write technical specifications and participate in design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

You Have

• 3+ years of professional software development experience building production backend systems.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Go, or similar languages, with a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience designing and building distributed systems using cloud platforms, particularly AWS services.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices including testing, version control, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
• Experience in translating emerging AI capabilities into practical, high-impact solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to solve complex problems.
• Clear and objective written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Payments or Fintech experience is a bonus

Compensation Details

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $144,000–$180,000. 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 a 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.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.