Senior/Principal Backend Engineer - Application (Cortex Platform)
Core
Design, build, and operate scalable, reliable, and secure backend platform services for the Cortex cybersecurity platform.
Role type
Senior/Principal hands-on IC backend engineer
Builds
Scalable backend services, platform capabilities, and shared infrastructure for Cortex customers and internal teams
Domain
Cybersecurity / SaaS / Cloud-native backend
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend development (Go, Javascript, C++, C#, Ruby, Python), Large-scale distributed systems, Software architecture, APIs, Observability, Cloud environments, Technical leadership, Mentoring
Preferred skills
Public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, Multi-tenant systems, Access control, Notification systems, Auditing, Metrics, Reporting infrastructure, Cross-team initiatives, Engineering practices improvement
Technologies
Go, Javascript, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker
Responsibilities
Design and build scalable backend services, Lead technical design for complex platform domains, Own and improve core platform capabilities, Drive operational excellence and incident response, Mentor engineers, Collaborate with product managers and security experts, Identify gaps in systems and lead improvements
Seniority
Senior/Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
