Security 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:

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.

• 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
  

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $168,000-$210,000. In the U.S., 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.

Our Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education and travel benefits

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.