Software Development Engineer II

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 : Join us as a Software Development Engineer on Remitly's Content Platform Team Our mission is to build scalable, high-performance web architectures that enhance search engine discoverability, improve user experience, and support organic growth. You'll tackle technical challenges in SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), content delivery, and web performance optimization at scale. You will report to a Kraków-based Manager. You Will: Design and implement large-scale web architectures to improve global performance and search engine discoverability. Optimize page speed, core web vitals, and other performance metrics across mobile and desktop platforms. Configure and manage CDNs (e.g., Cloudflare, Akamai, or others) to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. Implement and maintain SEO/AEO features like structured data, sitemaps, canonical tags, and hreflangs. Collaborate across teams (engineering, marketing, and product) to deliver scalable, SEO-friendly solutions. You Have: 4 years of software development experience with a focus on web performance and scalability. Experience building and optimizing large-scale web architectures. Strong understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), hydration, and web frameworks like React or Next.js. Good knowledge of backend programming languages such as Java, Golang or similar. Proficiency in performance monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Lighthouse, WebPageTest). Nice to have: Experience working in a corporate web environment or web agency specializing in high-scale systems. Experience with modern JavaScript bundlers such as Webpack, Vite, or Esbuild. Experience configuring and optimizing CDNs for performance and scalability. Familiarity with global web performance challenges and internationalization (i18n). Familiarity with SEO/AEO, including structured data, canonicalization, and search bot optimization Compensation Details: The base salary range for this position is typically 20 000 PLN - 23 000 PLN gross monthly. Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity (RSUs) is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. Our Benefits: Equity in the company – RSUs Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 26 days paid holiday additional company days off Royalties (KUP) Hybrid working model (we have the office in a Kraków City Centre) Commute allowance Health/Dental Coverage – LUX MED VIP for employee and family Life Insurance Travel Insurance Sodexo Lunch Card/Multisport Card Education Budget Mental Health program for employee Family planning program Employee Pension Plan (PPK) 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 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. 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.