Remitly

Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Home and Explore

Remitly$152K — $190K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead frontend role.
  • Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS).
  • Proven ability to design and implement accessible and performant user interfaces for web/mobile.
  • Experience leading projects or features in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in frontend application architecture, state management, and API integration.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver scalable and accessible frontend solutions from design to long-term support.
  • Drive technical strategy and system architecture for the transfer experience Engineering team.
  • Lead design and code reviews, advocating for best practices in UI engineering.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to enhance customer experience.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion.
  • Contribute to team process improvements and cross-team initiatives to elevate frontend engineering.

Benefits

  • Four weeks vacation
  • Health Benefits
  • Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
  • RRSP plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life Insurance & Disability
  • Continuing education and travel benefits
Full Job Description
About the Role:

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer on the Home Experience team at Remitly, you will help fulfill our mission to deliver value every time a customer opens the app. You will play a key role in designing and delivering a cohesive, personalized home experience that makes sending money effortless, surfaces relevant actions in a single tap, and strengthens trust with every visit.

Our team focuses on building a scalable Home architecture, enabling intelligent personalization, and creating targeted experiences for new and growing customer segments-laying the foundation for Remitly's next phase of growth.

In this role, you will lead complex frontend initiatives, tackle challenging technical problems, and drive the evolution of our user experience at scale. Reporting to the Engineering Manager for Experience, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to shape both technical strategy and product direction for millions of Remitly customers worldwide.

You Will:
  • Deliver scalable, robust, and accessible frontend solutions end-to-end, including design, development, launch, and long-term support with high autonomy and quality.
  • Drive technical strategy and system architecture for the Global transfer experience Engineering team, balancing short-term delivery with long-term scalability and maintainability.
  • Lead design and code reviews, set best practices for UI engineering, and champion code quality and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and analysts to create delightful customer experiences and solve challenging product problems.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and helping build a culture of continuous learning and inclusion.
  • Contribute to the improvement of team processes and participate in cross-team initiatives to raise the bar for frontend engineering at Remitly.


You Have:
  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a senior or lead frontend role building and maintaining production systems.
  • Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and component-based architecture).
  • Proven ability to design and implement accessible, performant, and scalable user interfaces for web and/or mobile platforms
  • Experience leading projects or large features, working collaboratively with cross-functional partners.
  • Proficiency in frontend application architecture, state management, API integration, testing strategies, CI/CD, and observability.


Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is $152,000 - $190,000. In Canada, 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.

Our Benefits
  • Four weeks vacation
  • Health Benefits
  • Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
  • RRSP plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life Insurance & Disability
  • 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 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.

About Remitly

Remitly is a digital remittance company that provides international money transfers. The company's platform allows users to send money to family and friends in other countries using a mobile device or computer. Remitly's services are available in over 20 countries and support over 40 currencies. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Learn more about Remitly
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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