About the Role: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. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager in Vancouver.
You Will:- 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.
You Have:- 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.
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, TogetherAt 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.
