- Company: Remitly
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Salary: $144,000–$180,000/yr
Remitly at a glance
SEC filings mentioning "Remitly": 318 — search EDGAR
801 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 254900MONORRA8AB4X24, US) — via GLEIF
Software Development Engineer II, Remitly, Seattle, Washington
Position Summary
At Remitly, we are seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join our IHUB team. As part of this dynamic and innovative environment, you will contribute to the development of secure, simple, and reliable solutions for global money transfers. This role is pivotal in ensuring that customers can access, move, and manage their money with ease and peace of mind. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software engineering and be passionate about delivering cutting-edge technology that impacts lives.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions for global remittance services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features and improve existing systems.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the highest standards of quality.
- Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Identify and implement performance optimizations to enhance system efficiency and scalability.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience in a full-stack or backend role.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
- Experience with database design and management, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
- A proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.
About the Company
Remitly has been at the forefront of global money transfer services since 2011. Our mission is to provide secure, simple, and reliable ways for customers to manage their money worldwide. With a strong emphasis on innovation and customer satisfaction, we are committed to making a positive impact in people's lives through technology.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Washington: 7.0% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Washington: $17.13/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Washington: $89,679 — via FRED
Home prices in Washington (year over year): +1.7% — via FRED
Median household income in King County: $122,148 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in King County: Drove Alone (50%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in King County: 95% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Arctic Building, listed 1978 (130m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,146/mo · $2,501/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 46m (151 ft)
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Attention to Detail
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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Computer & Mathematical occupations earn a national median of $98,769 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Software Development Engineer II
- Employer Remitly
- Location Seattle, Washington
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $144,000–$180,000/yr
- Posted August 4, 2026
- Apply by September 4, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (305 words)
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- Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
- Coordinate installation of software system.
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