Senior Software Engineer

CortexSan Francisco, United Stateslast year

US170000USD - 225000USD

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help us build a new category of developer tooling. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be solving deeply technical problems and diving into scalability issues. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the core backend systems that power Cortex while working closely with the product and support engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, and efficient backend systems and services that meet enterprise requirements
Work alongside other engineers to build new features and enhance existing ones
Optimize and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of existing backend systems
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code that adheres to best practices
Partner closely with engineering, product, leadership, sales, and our customers to better understand design requests and user experiences
Continually improve existing planning, development, deployment processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience building backend applications using any modern programming language
Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud computing platforms
Experience with modern data storage solutions, such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB etc.
Knowledge of current standard methodologies and to try, learn and adapt to new technologies and programming languages
Solid fundamental skills in data structures, algorithms, and web development best practices
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers

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FAQ

Is the Senior Software Engineer position at Cortex remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Senior Software Engineer role?: The posted salary range for this position is 170000USD - 225000USD.
When was this Senior Software Engineer job posted?: This listing was posted on May 16, 2025 and is still open for applications.
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at Cortex?: Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.