Job Description:

Remitly’s vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced technical leader to join our App Platform & Experiences team as Director of Engineering. On this team, you'll own, operate, and evolve systems and code bases that power our web and native client infrastructure, along with the core customer experiences that build on that infrastructure and ensure rapid product development and iteration. You'll work with cross-functional partners to define and guide a vision for the next-generation of these systems and experiences, working backward from multi-year product and business goals. You'll transform that vision into a strategy and plan, working with your teams to lead execution through a long-term roadmap. As a senior technical leader, you'll continuously improve our operational excellence, enabling and supporting our continued, rapid business growth.

You Will:

• Define a multi-year technology strategy to meet customer needs
• Promote technical innovation by enabling your teams to evaluate new technologies, tools, and processes
• Lead on decisions related to Remitly's technical direction and strategy
• Foster and grow the next generation of leadership talent across the company
• Ensure your managers are on top of employee development, promotion, and happiness
• Create a positive and rewarding environment for your teams
• Establish domain and team health expectations and goals
• Define and meet the hiring plan for the team, accounting for long-term needs
• Break down walls to ensure everyone works together for the good of the company

You Have:

• 8+ years of technical leadership experience

• 5+ years of managing multiple teams and domains
• Experience hiring and leading Engineering Managers and Principal Engineers
• Experience with engineering workforce planning and design
• Examples of creating customer experiences and building distributed systems
• Experience working with executives to align technical goals with business goals
• Experience with evolving industry standards and technologies

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $190,000-$250,000. 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 offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

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 and travel benefits

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman’s potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.