Software Engineer (Search technologies and frameworks experience) - 521

Open for Peoria, IL and Dallas, TX as well

Typical task breakdown:

Technical Strategy: Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.

· Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving.

· Feature Development: Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy.

· Data Analysis & Optimization: Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, Query Distribution, Zero Search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives

Education & Experience Required:

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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

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10+ years’ experience in total but with 7+ years of experience in search engineering.

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Also required are 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

Required Technical Skills

(Required)

• · Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks.

• · Working experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.

• · Working experience with building Low-latency API in AWS using Memory-storage solutions.

• · Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving

• · Strong knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)

• · Advanced experience with version control / repositories such as GitHub

• · Experience operating in an Agile / Global team environment

• · Must demonstrate strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.