Software Development Engineer II

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Design and implement responsive user interfaces that enhance usability and deliver a seamless experience for internal and external Remitly users.
• Architect and implement solutions for complex, ambiguous problems using full-stack technologies (TypeScript, React, Java/Kotlin, Go).
• Design, build, and deploy agentic AI applications to optimize inbound customer contact handling and automate back-office operations.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with team members to maintain code quality and standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of our applications
• Report directly to an Engineering Manager within the Customer Success Technology organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on frontend development for web applications.
• Professional experience with one of the following programming languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Kotlin, Java, Go.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming concepts
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience leveraging modern AI development tools (such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor) to accelerate development, debugging, and code optimization.
• Bonus: Experience or exposure to AI engineering applications is a plus!

Details.

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $124,000 to $155,000 CAD.

In the U.S. and Canada, 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.

• 4 weeks vacation
• Health, dental, and vision + RRSP plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave

• Continuing education and travel benefits

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.