Lead Platform Engineer - Remote

Overview

Cortex is the enterprise Internal Developer Portal built to accelerate the path to engineering excellence, helping teams optimize productivity and build efficient software.

In Short

• Lead the design and development of platform capabilities.
• Define architectural standards for infrastructure components.
• Implement core infrastructure technologies.
• Participate in production system operations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams.
• Uphold high engineering standards.
• Mentor and coach engineering team members.
• Contribute to a remote-first company culture.
• Work with a passionate team of ~100 individuals.
• Engage in company retreats for team building.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in scalable backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of design patterns and engineering best practices.
• Proficiency in database technologies (Postgres, MySQL).
• Experience with Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven mentoring experience.
• Experience in a hyper-growth startup is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• 100% covered medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Fully covered life insurance.
• $400 monthly perks stipend.
• $1000 yearly Learning & Development stipend.
• 401k plan.
• Pet Insurance.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Gender-neutral parental leave.
• All-Company Retreats.