Staff Infrastructure Engineer

About Cortex

Cortex is the internal developer portal that cuts noise for developers with paved paths to production. Companies like Dropbox, Adobe, and Docker use Cortex to catalog, score, and assign action to improve service quality and velocity, so devs can get back to work that drives the business forward.

Location

We're fully remote and welcome candidates from anywhere in the US! We have all-company offsites a few times a year where we fly the whole team out to meet in person, build stronger relationships, kick off important projects, and have fun!

The Team

We are a mighty group of ~90 passionate individuals excited about building a product that developers love. We raised $35M in Series B Funding in 2023 led by IVP with Sequoia Capital and previously raised a series A co-led by Tiger Global and Sequoia Capital. You can read more about it here.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. As the Staff Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining the architecture of our infrastructure. Working closely with engineering and product, you will spearhead the development of foundational systems that ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency for our growing customer base.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural standards and best practices for critical infrastructure components
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable systems
• Implement core infrastructure technologies to support scalability and reliability
• Provide clarity and alignment on technical direction and strategy
• Collaborate with leadership and product teams to shape the infrastructure vision and deliver key capabilities
• Cultivate an environment that fosters learning and growth for engineers
• Uphold high engineering standards across the organization
• Advocate for best practices in system design, performance optimization, and testing
• Optimize existing infrastructure to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to building top-quality software
• Profound understanding of computer science fundamentals, prevalent design patterns, and engineering best practices
• Expertise in database technologies
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and Terraform
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Proven track record in mentoring and coaching engineering team members
• Previous experience at a hyper growth startup is a plus

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• National medical, dental & vision insurance (we cover 100%!)
• Fully covered life insurance
• $400 monthly perks stipend
• $1000 yearly Learning & Development stipend
• 401k plan
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote & flexible working hours
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• All-Company Retreats (previously San Diego, Miami, Austin)

Noteworthy

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The base pay for this role starts between $225,000-$275,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for equity and benefits.

Cortex is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Cortex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email people@cortex.io