Job Description
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 2800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Security Engineer specializing in Penetration Testing to help strengthen the security posture of our applications infrastructure and cloud environments. In this role you will conduct penetration testing and security assessments identify vulnerabilities validate remediation efforts and partner closely with engineering teams to improve security across the organization.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about penetration testing offensive security secure design and continuous improvement.
You Will:
Perform penetration tests against:Web applications APIs Mobile applications Cloud environments (AWS) and networks
Identify validate and document security vulnerabilities with clear reproduction steps and remediation guidance.
Collaborate with development and product teams to prioritize and remediate findings.
Develop and maintain penetration testing methodologies tooling and automation.
Perform red team style exercises and simulate real-world attack scenarios.
Validate remediation activities through retesting.
Research emerging threats vulnerabilities and offensive security techniques.
Participate in incident response investigations when needed.
Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives.
You Have:
3+ years of experience in Security with 2+ years in penetration testing or offensive security.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Information Security or related discipline.
Strong understanding of:
Web app API and Mobile app security concepts
Authentication and authorization mechanisms
Network security fundamentals
Experience with penetration testing tools such as: Burp Suite DAST and SAST tools
Familiarity with any of the scripting or programming languages.
Strong report writing and communication skills.
Ability to clearly explain technical risks to engineering and business stakeholders.
Familiarity with secure code review practices
Our Benefits:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health & Family Forming benefits
- Learning & development benefits
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.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in Security
- 2+ years in penetration testing or offensive security
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Information Security or related discipline
- Strong understanding of web app API and mobile app security concepts
- Experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite DAST and SAST tools
- Familiarity with any scripting or programming languages
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Familiarity with secure code review practices
What the Team is Saying
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Remitly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Remitly ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Remitly ensures competitive compensation through a combination of performance-driven rewards strong benchmarking practices and a focus on aligning pay with both market standards and employee impact. The company emphasizes rewarding excellence and ownership—core elements of its culture—by recognizing employees who deliver meaningful results and contribute to customer outcomes.
Compensation is supported by structured performance and development processes where employees receive ongoing feedback coaching and evaluation tied to both individual contributions and broader business impact. This approach helps ensure that rewards—including salary growth and incentives—are aligned with performance growth and company success.
Remitly also reinforces fairness and transparency through its values-driven culture which emphasizes integrity data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. These principles guide how compensation decisions are made helping ensure consistency and alignment with both internal standards and external market expectations.
Additionally the company’s rapid growth and expansion into new products and markets create opportunities for employees to increase their scope impact and earning potential over time. As Remitly scales its platform and innovates across financial services compensation evolves alongside business performance and employee contributions.
Employee Perspective
“I’ve since applied this by coaching my team to not just hit metrics but to understand why each number matters — how it reflects customer experience and operational efficiency.”
— Charlaine M. Team Manager Customer Protection
At-a-Glance
- Compensation approach: Performance-based values-driven aligned with impact
- Reward structure: Salary growth and incentives tied to performance ownership and results
- Decision framework: Data-driven integrity-focused aligned with company values
- Growth opportunity: Expanding platform and global scale create upward earning potential
External Signals
- Employee satisfaction: ~85/100 culture score (A+) based on 7333 ratings indicating strong overall employee experience
- Recognition: 12 Comparably awards across 2025–2026 including Best Company Compensation Best Company Perks & Benefits and Best Company Outlook
- Employee sentiment: Thousands of employee ratings reflect high satisfaction with workplace experience and rewards
Remitly Insights
What We Do
Since 2011 Remitly has been tirelessly delivering on our promises to our customers sending their hard earned money home. Today we are incredibly proud to have served millions of customers globally. We strive daily to meet our promise to our customers by building peace of mind into everything we do. Join over 2700 employees across 10 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.
Why Work With Us
We are united through our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. We accomplish our vision by relentlessly focusing on culture via our cultural values. That starts with putting customers at the center of everything we do and includes investing in the growth & development of our team.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our best work begins in moments when ideas spark when we are deeply connected and when we’re moving fast to solve challenging customer problems. These moments shape our culture. Our guidance is to committing to 3 days a week in the office.
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Date Posted
05/28/2026
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