Principal Engineer - Pricing Platform

Remitly

Seattle, WA, US
Base: $240,000–$300,000; bonus/equity: equity incl...
10+ years software engineering experience
3+ years staff or principal level role
Python fluency for ml pipelines
Remitly is seeking a Principal Engineer to design foundational systems for a real-time pricing platform that sets optimal prices across 5,300+ global corridors

Job Summary

  • Remitly is seeking a Principal Engineer to design foundational systems for a real-time pricing platform that sets optimal prices across 5,300+ global corridors.
  • The successful candidate will lead architectural direction, drive large-scale initiatives including FX market feeds and optimization engines, and ensure high availability in production environments.
  • Employees receive competitive compensation including a base salary of $240,000–$300,000, equity participation, and a connected work culture requiring 50% in-office presence.

Matching Summary

Remitly is seeking a Principal Engineer to design foundational systems for a real-time pricing platform that sets optimal prices across 5,300+ global corridors.

Salary

Base: $240,000–$300,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity included as part of total compensation plan; Benefits: Flexible PTO, health/dental/vision, 401k matching, ESPP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • 3+ years staff or principal level role
  • Python fluency for ML pipelines
  • Distributed systems design at scale
  • Cloud-native infrastructure experience

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Mentorship and team growth focus
  • Build-vs-buy evaluation capability
  • Strategic technical leadership
  • Real-time decision making expertise

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years in staff or principal-level role
  • Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Proven track record in data-intensive systems

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