Welcoming Pedro Gomes, our new Software Engineer

We're excited to have Pedro Gomes join the team to work on distributed systems, and help us scale our entire email infrastructure.

Before Resend, he was a Software Engineer at Firmly, where he built a serverless infrastructure that handles 300K+ requests per month.

At iFood (LATAM's Doordash), he helped develop and maintain authentication and authorization features for 60M+ users.

More about Pedro

How did you get into software?

I actually only discovered programming when I started college. In Brazil, you have to choose your major when you apply, and at the time, I knew I wanted to do something in engineering because I enjoyed math and physics in school.

I ended up picking Computer Engineering—partly because I spent a lot of time on my computer playing games (which I thought was somehow related! 😄), and partly because someone told me programming involved a lot of logic and puzzles, which I've always loved. From my very first programming class, I knew I wanted to be a programmer. I became so interested in programming that I eventually switched my major to Computer Science so I could dive even deeper into the subject.

Why are you at Resend?

As a software engineer, I've always been passionate about building things that make people's lives easier. There's something incredibly rewarding about knowing that the code I write can help someone accomplish their daily tasks more efficiently.

But if I'm honest, what truly drew me to Resend was the company's culture and values. When I first read Resend's Handbook, it immediately resonated with me.

I'm very excited to be part of a team that cares deeply about both the people who use our products and the people who build them.

Where do you find #inspiration?

From traveling and especially in nature.

From time to time, I like to go on retreats and spend a few days away from tech, so I can meditate and reconnect with myself. These moments are when I truly recharge and come back with fresh ideas and new perspectives. Finding this balance is essential for me.

If you weren't programming, what would you be doing?

I've always been fascinated by psychology and human behavior. For a long time, I actually considered becoming a therapist.

What does your desktop/home screen look like?

Favorite tool?

I really enjoy using Cursor.

Even after working with technology for so long, I was genuinely blown away by how powerful this tool is and how much it can do. From quickly generating tests for your code to helping you debug complex projects, Cursor has become an essential part of my workflow.

Favorite hotkey?

Ctrl + – and Ctrl + +, which I've mapped in my IDE to "Go Back" and "Go Forward." I can't count how many times I've gone down a rabbit hole exploring code and only to forget where I started. These shortcuts make it so much easier to navigate and retrace my steps.

Favorite place to visit?

Ever since I visited a friend in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil, I completely fell in love with the place. It's so peaceful, with beautiful beaches, perfect weather, and incredibly welcoming people. I hope to live there one day—maybe even make it my place to retire.

Advice for ambitious developers?

One thing I underestimated for a long time—and I think many people do—is just how much your life outside of work impacts your work itself. Once I started taking better care of myself—sleeping regularly, exercising in the morning—I noticed a huge improvement in the quality of my work.

Being able to operate at a high level in a sustainable way is much more about discipline and balance than sheer brute force. Prioritizing your well-being isn't just good for you; it's essential for doing your best work in the long run.