Senior Software Engineer - Search

Are you ready to be a big part of something big? About the Role: At Trader Interactive, we're seeking an innovative Senior Software Engineer to be a key contributor to the development of our next-generation search and related API infrastructure. As a key member of our search engineering team, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing robust and scalable search solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and translate them into efficient and effective search experiences. Responsibilities: • Architecting Search Systems: Design and implement highly scalable and cost-effective search systems, leveraging technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, Amazon OpenSearch Service, Bleve Search, or other related search technologies. • Data Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust data pipelines using DAGs, Apache Airflow and Snowflake to efficiently index and process large datasets. • Search Optimization: Optimize search performance and relevance through techniques like query tuning, caching, and schema design. • Semantic Search: Explore and implement semantic search capabilities, utilizing techniques like ELSER and TF-IDF to enhance search accuracy and precision. • API Development: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs to expose domain specific search functionality to various clients. • Observability and Benchmarking: Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track system health and performance. Conduct regular performance benchmarks to identify and address bottlenecks. • Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives. Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in high-traffic environments where search functionality is a core feature of the product. Technical Skills: • Strong proficiency in PHP/Laravel, Javascript, Go or C# • Deep understanding of search technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, Amazon OpenSearch Service, Bleve Search, or other related search technologies • Experience with data pipelines and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) • Experience with observability tools (e.g., NewRelic, Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana) Search Expertise: • Understanding of search algorithms and techniques, including TF-IDF, BM25, and ELSER • Experience with query pipelines, function score queries, and caching strategies • Ability to use search aggregations in a multitude of ways to meet business requirements efficiently • Ability to optimize search performance and relevance API Development: • Strong REST API design and development skills • Experience in optimizing system throughput and resource consumption • Experience with API security, authentication, and authorization Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: • Ability to analyze complex problems and propose effective solutions • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Communication Skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams If you're passionate about search technology, have a strong technical foundation, and enjoy solving complex problems, we encourage you to apply. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job