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 Core Systems team is responsible for building and operating the platforms that power Nylas’s communication services, handling millions of requests daily.
As a Senior Engineer on the Core Systems team, you will own and evolve the Send Platform, which processes over 10 million API calls daily.
Your role will focus on scaling the system for a projected 10x increase in traffic, building new features, and maintaining high reliability.
You will set the technical direction for the Core Systems 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 JavaScript is required.
Familiarity with microservices, distributed systems, and CI/CD pipelines is necessary.
Experience with modern database and storage solutions (MySQL, NoSQL) is required.
Some experience with containers and related infrastructure (Docker and K8S) is preferred.
Some experience with Cloud Services (AWS or GCP) is preferred.

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