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.

Remitly is on a mission to transform the way immigrants send money globally, making financial services more accessible, secure, and efficient. We leverage cutting-edge data infrastructure, AI/ML, and analytics to optimize transactions, detect fraud, and personalize customer experiences.
We’re hiring an Engineering Director to serve as the leader of our Canada site as well as hiring and developing additional engineering teams. Site lead responsibilities will include further development of the site strategy and goals, representing Remitly at local events to build employer reputation, fostering team culture and partnering with our local facilities and recruiting teams to provide a great employee experience. Engineering leadership responsibilities will include the hiring and management of engineering squads including hiring managers, refining team charters and driving execution towards team goals. This role will report to our Director of Engineering for Identity and Trust.