Remote Lead Platform Engineer

Description:

• Cortex is an enterprise Internal Developer Portal designed to enhance engineering excellence by simplifying the developer experience with a unified interface for tools, templates, and tasks.
• The company is fully remote, welcoming candidates from anywhere in the US, and organizes all-company offsites a few times a year for team building and project kick-offs.
• As the Lead Engineer for Cortex’s Platform, the individual will be responsible for defining the architecture of the infrastructure and developing foundational platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Responsibilities include leading the design, development, and deployment of platform capabilities, defining architectural standards, implementing core infrastructure technologies, maintaining high engineering standards, and participating in production system operations.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• The candidate must have 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to building top-quality software are essential.
• A profound understanding of computer science fundamentals, prevalent design patterns, and engineering best practices is necessary.
• Proficiency in database technologies such as Postgres and MySQL is required.
• The candidate must be proficient in Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities are essential for this role.
• A proven track record in mentoring and coaching engineering team members is required.
• Previous experience at a hyper-growth startup is considered a plus.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and equity.
• National medical, dental, and vision insurance is fully covered by the company.
• Life insurance is also fully covered.
• Employees receive a $400 monthly perks stipend and a $1000 yearly Learning & Development stipend.
• A 401k plan is available for employees.
• Pet insurance is provided.
• The company offers unlimited PTO and remote, flexible working hours.
• Gender-neutral parental leave is included in the benefits.
• Employees can participate in all-company retreats held in various locations such as San Diego, Miami, Austin, and New York City.