Full-Time

Lead Frontend Engineer

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Cortex

Cortex

51-200 employees

Internal developer portal for software teams

Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$185k - $250kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Candidates are welcome from anywhere in the US.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of professional experience in frontend engineering, with a focus on building modern and intuitive user interfaces
  • Strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks such as React, and experience with complex single-page applications
  • Understanding of fundamental design principles around responsive and user-friendly applications
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, maintain, and improve the user interface for our developer portal
  • Lead projects end-to-end from speccing to post-production support
  • Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to build new features and enhance existing ones
  • Ensure our product is up to date with the latest frontend technologies
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code that adheres to best practices
  • Continually improve existing planning, development, and deployment processes
  • Identify and advocate for opportunities for process and technical improvements to the frontend codebase
  • Exhibit ownership over frontend codebases and pod-owned functionality

Cortex operates an internal developer portal that aims to improve the efficiency and quality of software engineering. The platform provides tools for automatic cataloging of code, continuous assessment of software quality, and reliable deployment processes. It is designed for software development teams and helps them manage and enhance their codebases more effectively. Unlike many competitors, Cortex emphasizes automation and ongoing improvement, which allows organizations to uphold high standards in software development. The goal of Cortex is to help companies reduce their time-to-market and lower operational costs through its subscription-based services.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$109.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cortex raised $60 million in Series C funding for further development and expansion.
  • Recognition with the 2023 Technology Innovation Leadership Award boosts Cortex's industry reputation.
  • Acquisition by Boston Scientific could open new opportunities in healthcare technology.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other internal developer portals may impact Cortex's market share.
  • Boston Scientific acquisition may lead to strategic shifts affecting Cortex's business model.
  • High valuation and funding may pressure Cortex for rapid growth, risking long-term stability.

What makes Cortex unique

  • Cortex offers a leading internal developer portal for enhanced engineering efficiency and quality.
  • The platform supports microservices and containerized development, providing a competitive edge.
  • Cortex integrates natively with GitLab, enhancing source code management for developers.

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Benefits

Competitive pay & equity

Unlimited PTO

Cortex Wallet

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Gender neutral parental leave

Weekly virtual team bonding experiences

Quarterly team retreats

Professional & career development