Fullstack Software Development Engineer I

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:

As a Software Development Engineer I on the Lending Servicing team, you'll build full-stack systems. These systems power Remitly's next generation of borrowing products, from origination through servicing and repayment. You'll also launch new offerings and scale the ones already live. You'll join our new Arlington, VA hub, partnering with the team across Seattle and Vancouver, and reporting to the Engineering Manager.

You Will:

• Build for scale : Design and implement solutions for ambiguous and complex problems using full stack technologies (React, GraphQL, Java/Kotlin) that operate at scale.

• Design : Participate in the brainstorming, technical design, and grooming of the next generation of Lending with a data-driven and customer-centric viewpoint.

• Craft with pride : Focus on overall product quality and build.

• Collaborate : You will work with product managers, data scientists and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, high-quality software solutions.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

• 1+ years of professional software development experience, with experience building and operating systems end-to-end.

• Proficiency in TypeScript/React (or similar) plus a backend language (Node.js, Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python).

• Use AI tools in your own workflow, from authoring agents to drafting technical specs and prototypes.

• Experience with distributed, large-scale systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Bonus: Experience in FinTech, lending, or payments.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is $124,000-$155,000 for this Arlington, VA-based role. 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 and other total compensation details.

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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

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 a 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.

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.