Software Development Engineer II (Frontend focus)

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. About the Role: App Platform Engineering builds and maintains the foundational mobile and web platform that all Remitly product teams build on top of. We own the architecture, shared frameworks, build and release infrastructure, design system, and developer tooling. These let product teams ship faster and with higher quality. This also eliminate the need for product teams to solve the same hard problems twice. As a software development engineer you will report to senior engineering manager in Krakow and work with peer team based in Poland and U.S. You Will: • Own the architecture and evolution of our mobile and web platform - decisions that 20+ product teams depend on • Contribute to design and implementation of future client apps architecture • Lead the shared component library, design system, a11y and localisation engine — partnering with UX to set standards for performance, accessibility, and observability • Enable product teams through documentation, tooling, and architecture reviews — and help the team stay current on React Native and AI-assisted development • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, feature flagging, and safe rollout infrastructure — from pipeline design to app store delivery • Mentor junior engineers and uphold quality standards, including regulatory compliance You'll bring: • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience, with 4+ years building products at scale • Proficiency in TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks — React or React Native • Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, or similar). • Hands-on experience owning the full mobile or web release lifecycle — from pipeline design to safe app store delivery • Experience designing the data layer between backend services and client apps — GraphQL, BFF patterns, or similar API contracts that keep frontends decoupled. • Exposure to design systems at scale — building components that product teams actually adopt. Nice to have: • Experience with at least one backend language: Go, Java, or Kotlin. • React Native knowledge: performance constraints, native bridge, OS-level differences • Experience contributing to shared platforms — frameworks, tooling, and CI/CD pipelines. • A track record of onboarding teams onto platforms you built — good docs, well-designed APIs, and making the right thing the easy thing • Informed opinions across the full client app spectrum, from full native to PWA, with clear thinking on where each approach wins and where it breaks down #LI-hybrid Compensation Details The starting base salary range for this position is typically zł 245,000 – zł 275,000 per annum. In Poland, 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. Remitly Poland applies increased tax deductible costs (KUP) to remuneration earned by certain qualifying employees (to the extent an employee will be involved in the creation of the software as an "author") for the transfer of copyrights, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Income Tax Act. 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 • Pluxee 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 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. Remitly is an E-Verify Employer 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.