A Case Study on Remote's Success with Elixir

The case study details how Remote, founded in 2019 and reaching unicorn status shortly thereafter, has utilized Elixir from the start to support its expansion. Marcelo Lebre, one of the co-founders, chose Elixir due to its balance of speed and scalability, despite a smaller developer pool compared to more established languages. Remote operates with a monolithic architecture, using Elixir for backend tasks, which allowed quick feature development. Tools such as the Boundary library helped manage code complexity as their team grew to 300 members. Their infrastructure runs on AWS with minimal complexity, demonstrating that robust systems can manage high workloads effectively. Hiring focuses on experienced engineers with Elixir training provided for those unfamiliar with the language. Overall, Remote's careful choices in technology and organization have supported their rapid growth and adaptability.