Cortex is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to establish the architectural framework for significant parts of their product, working closely with engineering, design, and product management teams to develop foundational systems for scalability and efficient delivery.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems
- Solid fundamental problem solving skills and a drive to build high-quality software
- Solid understanding of computer science concepts, common design patterns, and engineering best practices
- Strong understanding of database technologies (NoSQL)
Responsibilities
- Define both architecture and best practices for large portions of the product
- Lead and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend systems
- Implement core systems technologies that allow us to scale and deliver
- Head efforts for clarity and alignment of technical direction and vision
- Collaborate with leaders and product to develop the vision and deliver key features
- Set the bar for high quality engineering across the organization
- Advocate for best practices, focusing on system design, overall performance and testing
Other
- Ability to mentor and coach engineering team members
- Experience at a previous startup is a plus
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
