Software Development Engineer II, Localization

Remitly • Seattle, WA

4d • $144,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Remitly’s Global Experience Platform team builds internationalization infrastructure, translation pipelines, and AI-powered tools so customers can use Remitly in their language and locale. The team supports experiences across more than 18 languages and 175 countries and helps launch new markets and improve localized experiences in existing markets. The engineer will develop and operate localization systems and partner with the Localization team to deliver globally ready customer experiences.

Requirements

• Strong computer science, web, and native app fundamentals, including knowledge of design patterns.
• Working knowledge of Unicode, ICU/CLDR, and locale-aware formatting.
• At least 3 years of software development experience, ideally including internationalization or localization.
• Professional experience with at least one of TypeScript, JavaScript, Kotlin, Java, or Go.
• Knowledge of basic architecture, systems design, and agile practices.
• Excellent collaboration skills, including working with Localization, Product, Design, and Legal partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience shipping right-to-left or bidirectional support.
• Hands-on translation management system experience with Lokalise, Phrase, Smartling, or Transifex.
• Fintech or remittance experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, reusable, scalable, well-tested, observable, documented, efficient, and resilient software using technologies including React Native, TypeScript, Go, Java/Kotlin, and AWS.
• Use AI-powered development tools while maintaining quality and security standards.
• Build and operate translation pipelines and internationalization tools integrated with the translation management system and CI/CD.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap for localization systems, shared internationalization frameworks, AI/LLM-powered translation tools, and localization pipeline integrations.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, analysts, and Localization partners to improve customer experiences across languages and locales.
• Contribute to code reviews, sprint rituals, hiring, and mentoring.
• Advocate for customer experience across languages, scripts, and locales, and deliver creative solutions quickly.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military, and family care leave
• Mental health and family-forming benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed