Remitly

Senior Software Development Engineer, Authorization

Seattle, Washington United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$225kDetected 30 days ago

TypeScriptJavaGoNode.jsDistributed SystemsCode ReviewCybersecuritySystems EngineeringControlsCollaborationMentoring

About the role

You will become a product expert and have the opportunity to influence key decisions that shape the charters you work in.
You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager in Vancouver.
Proactively identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in access control systems, including privilege escalation risks, insecure direct object references, and broken access control patterns.

As a security engineering expert on this team, you will own the design and evolution of our authorization infrastructure - the systems that determine what every user, service, and partner can and cannot do.
Lead threat modeling and security design reviews for authorization systems and their integrations, applying adversarial thinking to stress-test access control decisions before they reach production.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and compliance teams to define and deliver technical solutions from concept through launch and support.
Develop and improve RBAC, ABAC, and policy-as-code models, driving high standards of quality, maintainability, and observability.
Have deep expertise in access control models, authorization system design, and applied security engineering - not just as a user of security services, but as an owner and builder of them.
Experience collaborating with product, engineering, and compliance partners to deliver high-impact, security-critical solutions.
This creates consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs.

8+ years of experience in backend and/or distributed systems engineering (e.g., Java, Go, Node.js, TypeScript)
Hands-on experience with authorization frameworks and access control patterns, including RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC, and policy languages such as Cedar or OPA/Rego.

Champion Remitly's values by fostering inclusion, mentoring peers, and elevating engineering practices.

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $180,000-$225,000, with equity included as part of Remitly's total compensation plan.

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.
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.
Support customers onboarding onto the Authorization platform.

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