Full-Time

Staff Backend Engineer

Posted on 12/16/2024

Cortex

Cortex

51-200 employees

Internal developer portal for software teams

Compensation Overview

$225k - $275kAnnually

Expert

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in the US.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
NoSQL
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems
  • Solid fundamental problem solving skills and a drive to build high-quality software
  • Solid understanding of computer science concepts, common design patterns, and engineering best practices
  • Strong understanding of database technologies (NoSQL)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to mentor and coach engineering team members
Responsibilities
  • Define both architecture and best practices for large portions of the product
  • Lead and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend systems
  • Implement core systems technologies that allow us to scale and deliver
  • Head efforts for clarity and alignment of technical direction and vision
  • Collaborate with leaders and product to develop the vision and deliver key features
  • Foster a challenging and safe environment for engineers to learn and grow
  • Set the bar for high quality engineering across the organization
  • Advocate for best practices, focusing on system design, overall performance and testing
  • Optimize existing backend systems to improve performance, scalability, and reliability
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience at a hypergrowth startup is a plus

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 specifically for software development teams, helping 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 Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$109.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cortex raised $60 million in Series C funding to enhance developer experience.
  • The platform is recognized with the 2023 North American Technology Innovation Leadership Award.
  • Increased demand for IDPs as companies shift to microservices and containerized architectures.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new entrants like Humanitec and Backstage.
  • Potential over-reliance on key clients like Docker, TripAdvisor, and Confluent.
  • Rapid technological changes require continuous innovation to stay relevant.

What makes Cortex unique

  • Cortex offers a unified platform for automatic cataloging and continuous assessment.
  • The platform integrates natively with GitLab for enhanced source code management.
  • Cortex's IDP reduces developer tax with paved paths to production.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

-4%
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