Lead Platform Engineer

Cortex
Full-time
Remote
$215,000 - $250,000
Posted on 3 months ago

Job Description

As Lead Engineer for Cortex’s Platform, you will define the architecture of our infrastructure, spearheading the development of foundational platforms for scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead platform capabilities design, development, and deployment
  • Define architectural standards for infrastructure components
  • Implement core infrastructure technologies
  • Uphold engineering standards and promote platform-first thinking
  • Participate in system operations and incident response

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in backend systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of computer science fundamentals and design patterns
  • Proficiency in database technologies (Postgres, MySQL)
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes and Terraform
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Proven track record in mentoring
  • Experience at a hyper-growth startup is a plus

Benefits

  • No benefits