About Cortex
Empowering developers with observability tools
Key Highlights
- Over 1,000 enterprise customers including Shopify & GitHub
- $50 million raised from Andreessen Horowitz & Accel
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- Focus on enhancing developer productivity
Cortex is a leading platform for observability and monitoring, designed to help engineering teams manage their software systems effectively. With a focus on enhancing developer productivity, Cortex serves over 1,000 customers, including major players like Shopify and GitHub. Founded in 2018 and head...
🎁 Benefits
Cortex offers competitive salaries, equity options, unlimited PTO, and a flexible remote work policy. Employees also benefit from a learning budget to...
🌟 Culture
Cortex fosters a culture of transparency and innovation, encouraging engineers to take ownership of their projects. The company values collaboration a...
Backend Engineer • Staff
Overview
Cortex is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to establish the architectural framework for their AI-powered Internal Developer Portal. You'll collaborate with engineering, design, and product management teams to develop scalable systems. This position is fully remote and welcomes candidates from across the US.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in backend engineering, ideally with a focus on building scalable systems. Your expertise in defining architecture and best practices will be crucial as you lead significant portions of our product development. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that technical designs meet the needs of the organization.
You understand the importance of reliability and efficiency in software delivery, and you are passionate about creating systems that support these goals. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will help bridge gaps and foster a productive team dynamic.
What you'll do
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Cortex, you will define the architectural framework for our product, ensuring that it meets the scalability and reliability standards necessary for our customers. You will lead the design and implementation of foundational systems, collaborating with engineering, design, and product management teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
You will be responsible for establishing best practices that guide the development process, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Your role will involve not only technical leadership but also strategic input into the direction of our product development efforts.
What we offer
Cortex provides a fully remote work environment, allowing you to collaborate with talented individuals from across the United States. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and empowered. Our team enjoys regular offsite gatherings to strengthen relationships and celebrate our achievements together.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our mission to help engineering teams ship better software faster, and be part of a company that is making a measurable impact in the tech industry.
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