Business Development Representative (US)
Cortex· startup· Computer Software· Sep 2, 2026 · 2mo ago
Remote
In office
Full-time
Junior
$78K–$100K est.
1+ years exp
Job description
🧠 About Cortex Cortex is the Engineering Operations Platform that enables organizations to continuously improve their operational maturity and reduce developer friction. With centralized visibility, clear ownership, automated Scorecards, and golden paths, we help engineering organizations operate as one.
Our customers – from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises – create a culture of engineering excellence, reducing incidents by 30% and improving MTTR by 50%, all while making it easier for developers to focus on building.
📍 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 ~80 passionate individuals excited about building a product that developers love. We recently raised $60M in Series C Funding this year led by Scale Ventures (with participation from Sequoia, IVP, and others) to build the Future of Developer Experience. You can read more about it here .
💼 Job Summary We are seeking a Business Development Representative to join our team. As the Business Development Representative, you will be responsible mainly for outbound pipeline generation and generating qualified opportunities. You will work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to deliver new business opportunities.
💻 Responsibilities
Hit and exceed monthly quota
Deliver qualified meetings and generate sales qualified opportunities with an emphasis on quality
Accurately forecast weekly, monthly performance results
Collaborate with teammates on the BDR team to continually improve systems, tools and processes
Collaborate with AE’s to multi-thread and generate new outbound business opportunities
✔️Qualifications
1-3 years of professional experience in a sales related environment
Strong performance track record
Experience with Salesforce.com
Experience with Outreach.io
Solid fundamental skills in cold calling, prospecting, researching, copywriting and opportunity qualification
Strong communication and collaboration skills
💰 Compensation
Starting Salary: $60,000
On Target Commission: $30,000
Competitive Equity Package
* Our job titles may span more than one career level. 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.
🌴 Perks & Benefits
National medical, dental & vision insurance (we cover 100% for employees!)
Unlimited PTO & flexible working hours
401k plan
Gender-neutral parental leave
$1000 yearly Learning & Development stipend
$400 monthly perks stipend (use it on anything)
Pet Insurance
✏️ Noteworthy 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
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