Senior Software Development Engineer

Remitly•Burnaby, BC

4d•$152,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Remitly's Authentication Team builds secure, scalable, and user-friendly authentication systems at the core of Remitly's mission. You will become a product expert and have the opportunity to influence key decisions that shape the charters you work in. You'll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and compliance experts to deliver solutions that keep customers safe, meet regulatory requirements, and empower people to trust Remitly as their preferred financial platform.

Requirements

A BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of experience in backend and/or frontend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java, Go, TypeScript, React), with a strong foundation in modern authentication protocols and security best practices.
Experience collaborating with product, engineering, and compliance partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
The ability to deliver high-quality, well-tested code, and a track record of solving challenging problems with thoughtful trade-offs.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain authentication features and services, ensuring reliability, security, and exceptional user experience.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to define and deliver technical solutions from concept through launch and support.
Develop and improve mobile and web authentication flows, driving high standards of quality, maintainability, and observability.
Contribute to the team's technical strategy, code reviews, and ongoing process improvements.
Champion Remitly's values by fostering inclusion, mentoring peers, and elevating engineering practices.
Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen account protection, prevent fraud, and streamline identity verification for customers.