Senior Engineering Manager, AI​/ML

Job Description
Must be willing to work out of our Vancouver, BC, Canada engineering site.

About the Role
At Remitly, we are transforming lives by providing trusted financial services that transcend borders. We serve millions of customers sending billions of dollars each year across more than 170 countries, creating meaningful impact for communities around the world.

You Will

Lead and grow a high‑performing team of Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists who prototype, develop, deploy, maintain, and iterate upon end‑to‑end ML systems, from data and feature pipelines to model research and production deployment.

Partner with Product, Analytics, and Engineering teams to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Remitly’s AI/ML applications.

Implement best practices for MLOps, including automated retraining, drift detection, CI / CD, and observability.

Establish clear technical standards, documentation, and design review processes that ensure quality and maintainability across the ML lifecycle.

Mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and create an inclusive and supportive team culture.

Contribute to strategic planning and influence the company’s approach to AI investments and innovation.

You Have

10+ years of experience in software or machine learning engineering with a record of delivering ML systems in production.

3+ years of experience managing or leading technical teams in applied ML or data‑focused domains.

Deep understanding of the machine learning lifecycle, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training and deployment, A/B testing, and monitoring.

Strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensor Flow, or scikit‑learn.

Experience with large‑scale customer‑facing ML systems.

Experience designing and maintaining systems in a cloud environment such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Expertise in one or more of Personalization, Natural Language Processing, Causal Inference, Deep Learning, Knowledge Graphs would be a plus.

Proven ability to balance technical leadership with strategic thinking and execution.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical partners.

A passion for developing people and empowering teams to achieve meaningful impact.

Compensation Details
The starting base salary range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000. In Canada, 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

Four weeks vacation

Health Benefits

Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

RRSP plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life Insurance & Disability

Continuing education and travel 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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