Full-Time

Manager – Software Engineering III

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Remitly

Remitly

1,001-5,000 employees

Facilitates international money transfers for immigrants

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$136k - $180kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Surrey, BC, Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
JavaScript
React.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
TypeScript
Go
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree or experience.
  • 8+ years of experience, including: 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Experience leading core engineering efforts / technical teams / building diverse, empowered teams
  • Experience defining and influencing technical designs and processes across a team.
  • An understanding of software development practices, system design, software design patterns, and algorithms.
  • Familiarity with technologies used in the project (one or more) Java, JavaScript, Go, TypeScript, React, and Kotlin.
Responsibilities
  • Provide Technical Leadership and lead complex, long-term, cross-team engineering efforts.
  • Partner with product managers to understand requirements, translate these requirements into technical tasks, and ensure the engineering team delivers the expected outcome.
  • Set a high bar for planning and execution, including quarterly goals, resource allocation, and prioritisation.
  • Be a role model in upholding Remitly's cultural values and use them as a framework to mentor other engineers across the company to achieve their full potential.
  • Manage the system of work of one product team with a DevOps mindset.
  • Make appropriate tradeoffs between schedule, features, and help team take sound technical decisions.

Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$423.9M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with major players like Visa and Mastercard enhance Remitly's service offerings and market reach.
  • The appointment of a new Chief People Officer indicates a focus on strengthening organizational culture and employee satisfaction.
  • Remitly's involvement in high-visibility partnerships, such as with Major League Cricket, boosts brand recognition and customer trust.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing legal investigations could impact investor confidence and financial stability.
  • The competitive remittance market, with players like Visa and CIBC, poses a constant threat to market share.

What makes Remitly unique

  • Remitly focuses on serving immigrants and their families, offering tailored services that address their unique needs, unlike broader financial service providers.
  • The company leverages technology to provide real-time tracking and transparency, enhancing user trust and satisfaction.
  • Remitly's commitment to social responsibility, including educational initiatives and community engagement, sets it apart from competitors.

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Benefits

Continuing Education or Travel Stipend

Office Culture

Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves

DEI Learning Opportunities

Community Engagement

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