Senior Backend Engineer - Search Quality - Remote

Overview

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

In Short

• Developing and running experiments to test new algorithms and models aimed at improving search relevance.
• Collaborating with machine learning engineers to integrate new features and models into the search pipeline.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and frontend engineers, to align on search-related goals and deliverables.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting search performance issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of search services.
• Owning and maintaining critical components of the Search Quality system, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

Requirements

• Have proven experience in backend development, with a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Have advanced knowledge of Java and have used it in a commercial context.
• Have experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Bring disciplined coding practices, including code reviews and pull requests, and model best practices to your peers.
• Have experience with large-scale data processing and distributed systems.
• Enjoy exercising an experiment-focused, data-driven approach to software product development.
• Have some experience or exposure to search, recommendation and ranking (this would be nice, but it's not mandatory).

Benefits

• Equity packages – we want our success to be yours too.
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers.
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your well-being, social connection, office setup & more.
• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge, and support you personally.