Remote Senior Software Engineer - Platforms

Description:

• Nylas specializes in providing APIs that simplify the integration of email, calendar, and contact management features into applications.
• The company supports over 100,000 developers and collaborates with more than 900 companies globally, impacting various sectors such as healthcare and education.
• The team is responsible for building the authentication and APIs that power Nylas’s communication services, handling millions of requests per day.
• As a Senior Engineer on the Platform team, you will own and evolve the email, calendar, and contact APIs, processing over 10 million API calls daily.
• Your role includes building new API features, maintaining high reliability, and developing the backend for the AI meeting bot, "Notetaker."
• You will set the technical direction for the Platform team, influence design decisions, and lead high-visibility projects.
• The position requires a balance of hands-on software development, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements:

• A BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent is required.
• At least 4+ years of experience in backend development on high-impact projects is necessary.
• You must be a solid backend engineer with an understanding of systems, high concurrency design patterns, and distributed system concepts.
• Hands-on experience in building and maintaining applications, including both API and client-side implementations, is essential.
• Experience developing and testing with Go and Python is required.
• Familiarity with microservices, distributed systems, and CI/CD pipelines is necessary.
• Experience with modern databases and storage solutions is required.
• Some experience with containers and related infrastructure, such as Docker and Kubernetes, is needed.
• Some experience with Cloud Services, preferably AWS or GCP, is required.
• You should be familiar with using AI tools like Cursor, Windsurf, or Copilot to enhance development and code quality.

Benefits:

• Extended healthcare coverage is provided for you and your family.
• The company offers unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support employee well-being.
• An RRSP with a 3% employer contribution is included.
• An education stipend of $1,250 annually is available for education and development.
• A $50 per month stipend is provided towards cell phone reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave of 12 weeks is offered for both maternity and paternity.