Notion Mail is hiring for Software Engineer (Backend)

Notion is hiring a Software Engineer (Backend) for its Notion Mail product—a new communication tool designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. If you’re passionate about building high-performance email infrastructure, applying AI to communication, and shaping foundational systems for millions of users, this role is for you.

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  • Company: Notion Mail
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Location: San Francisco, California or New York, New York
  • Salary: $176K/ yr – $250K/ yr

About Notion

Notion is on a mission to empower every person, team, and company to build and tailor software for any challenge. With a growing customer base including OpenAI, Figma, and Toyota, Notion blends craft, design, and scale to reshape modern productivity. As an in-person-first company, team members attend office three times per week, including anchor days on Mondays and Thursdays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable backend services for Notion Mail including APIs, async workflows, and email servers.
  • Build AI-powered features: message classification, draft generation, and intelligent responses.
  • Manage OAuth integrations, user authentication, and secure token handling.
  • Develop email delivery infrastructure with support for custom domains and spam filtering.
  • Ensure high system reliability with monitoring, testing, and observability tools.

What You Bring

  • Customer-first mindset with a focus on practical outcomes and product impact.
  • Experience balancing speed, quality, and technical debt while writing maintainable code.
  • Fluency in backend architecture, including microservices, APIs, and security protocols.
  • Clear, empathetic communication and collaborative problem solving.
  • Willingness to work in-person at a Notion office at least 3 days/week.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with email infrastructure (SMTP, spam filters, IP/domain reputation).
  • Knowledge of identity/auth systems like OAuth, SAML.
  • Familiarity with email security protocols and delivery optimization.

Compensation & Benefits

Notion offers highly competitive compensation packages including equity, benefits, and a base salary ranging from $176,000 to $250,000 per year depending on location and experience.

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