Software Development Engineer II, Growth Hacking

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:

The Growth Hacking team's mission is to accelerate customer and revenue growth across US and International markets. As a Software Development Engineer II, you will be part of a cross-functional squad focussed on identifying and executing high-ROI opportunities that drive new customer acquisition, increase revenue, and boost retention. You will rapidly prototype solutions to customer problems, run A/B tests, and iterate with speed—all while ensuring your work meets Remitly's platform standards and long-term product vision.

You Will:

• Develop high-quality, reusable, and scalable code involving multiple technologies (React Native, TypeScript, Go, Java/Kotlin, AWS).
• Design and implement APIs to communicate between front-end and back-end systems.
• Develop prototypes rapidly to solve complex problems.
• Contribute to code reviews, sprint rituals, hiring, and mentoring.
• Contribute to the architecture and technical roadmap of our software systems, balancing short-term goals with long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Create clear and articulated plans for software implementation and testing.
• Report to the Engineering Manager of the team.

You Have:

• A BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Must have 1+ year React or React Native development experience.
• Professional experience with one of the following programming languages: Typescript, JavaScript, Kotlin, Java, Go.
• Proficiency in an RDBMS like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of basic architecture, systems design, and agile practices.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $136,000 - $170,000. 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. #LI-Hybrid

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 and travel 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 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.

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.

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

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.