Senior Software Engineer - Platforms

Nylas is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Platforms team to lead and evolve their communication APIs that process over 10 million daily calls. The role focuses on building new API features, maintaining high reliability, and developing the backend for their new AI meeting bot, "Notetaker." As a technical leader, you'll influence design decisions, lead high-visibility projects, and mentor team members while working on large-scale distributed systems.

The position requires expertise in backend development, particularly with Go and Python, and experience with microservices, distributed systems, and cloud services. You'll be responsible for enhancing email, calendar, and contact APIs, implementing authentication features, and ensuring system-wide reliability. The role combines hands-on development with strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

Nylas specializes in communication API integration, serving over 100,000 developers and 900+ companies globally. They provide essential tools for integrating email, calendar, and contact management features into applications securely. The platform team handles critical infrastructure processing millions of daily requests, managing communication APIs, authentication, and innovative features like the Scheduler and Notetaker backends.

The position offers competitive compensation ($140,000 - $185,000 CAD), comprehensive benefits including healthcare, unlimited PTO, RRSP matching, and parental leave. This remote role provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while making a significant impact on how digital communication tools are built and utilized across various sectors.