Principal Engineer, Search

Principal Engineer, Search

Job Description:

Join a dynamic and innovative team that is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs globally through cutting-edge technology. We are on a mission to redefine search and discovery experiences that directly impact the lives of millions of merchants. As a Principal Search Engineer, you will collaborate with various engineering teams to design and implement state-of-the-art AI-driven search solutions. If you are passionate about harnessing the power of technology to create meaningful solutions, this opportunity is for you.

IT Languages:

• Python
• Java
• JavaScript
• SQL

Key Responsibilities:

Challenge conventional thinking and drive innovation to enhance search capabilities., Elevate software systems to new heights by adopting the latest trends in search technology., Assist teams in developing search algorithms, indexing strategies, and relevance tuning through prototyping and best practice coaching., Ensure search performance, scalability, and reliability for millions of merchants., Collaborate with data science teams to integrate machine learning and natural language processing techniques., Work with other technical leaders to establish and pursue ambitious technical goals., Enhance the developer experience to enable the broader team to leverage built solutions., Contribute to the engineering discipline through community involvement and quality craftsmanship., Drive new platform initiatives through research, development, experimentation, and strategic planning., Mentor and guide engineering leaders, contributing to a healthy and impactful team culture.

Spoken Languages:

• English, German, French

Skillset:

• Relevance Engineering
• Search Algorithm Development
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Collaboration
• Project Management

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in relevance engineering and a comprehensive understanding of search and recommendation systems using technologies like Elasticsearch
• Solr
• Lucene
• and other vector databases.
• Strong track record of leading complex technical projects with measurable outcomes involving diverse engineering teams.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with senior technical leaders across various organizations
• building trust and fostering teamwork.
• Experience in engaging with the open-source community and/or cloud service providers.
• Willingness to dive into the codebase and influence development through prototyping and building.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Years of Experience:

8

Location:

Europe

Job Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Remote work options
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs
• Generous vacation policy

Working Conditions:

Full Time, Remote

Employment Type:

Permanent contract

Company Culture:

• We value innovation
• collaboration
• and continuous learning. Our culture fosters trust and encourages taking risks to push the boundaries of technology.

Opportunities For Advancement:

• Leadership roles within engineering teams
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects
• Professional development and mentorship programs

visa Sponsorship:

Available