Senior search engine developer

Deliver exceptional search experiences with Coveo

We are seeking an expert in the development of search solutions to join our team.

In this role, you will play a critical role in enhancing our search capabilities and revolutionizing the way our users access information. Your expertise in best programming practices and modern information retrieval concepts will be essential in delivering an exceptional search experience. Additionally, your hands-on experience with search and vector database technologies will facilitate the conception and optimization of robust and efficient solutions.

Here are the key responsibilities you will face in this role:

• Developing and optimizing search algorithms.
• Evaluating and improving search performance.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in search technologies and information retrieval methods. Continuously explore new approaches to improve search quality and speed.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Work closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to understand business requirements and incorporate feedback into the development process.
• Troubleshooting and issue resolution: Diagnose and resolve issues related to search performance, relevance, and latency in a timely manner, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Documentation and knowledge sharing: Share knowledge and mentor team members to enhance the overall technical expertise within the organization.

Here is what will qualify you for the role:

• Proven industry work experience as an expert in the development and delivery of search solutions, as well as the ability to review relevant scientific articles and apply findings to real-life problems.
• In-depth knowledge of modern information retrieval concepts, including Learning to Rank, Hybrid Search, and the application of word2vec and other word embedding techniques.
• Hands-on experience with building, implementing and optimizing search and vector database technologies such as Elastic, Vespa, Pinecone, Lucene, etc. 

Here is what will make you stand out:

• Experience working with relevant libraries and frameworks for search and machine learning, with a strong track record of writing quality code.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, perform statistical analysis, and use data-driven insights to optimize search performance.
• Demonstrated capacity to identify complex search-related issues and devise effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Do you think you can bring this role to life? 

You don’t need to check every single box; passion and ambition go a long way and we appreciate that skillsets are transferable.
Send us your application, we want to get to know you! 

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