Mid-Level Software Engineer - Search Team

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

BigCommerce is a leading SaaS e-commerce platform dedicated to helping merchants of all sizes grow their businesses. We are passionate about empowering our employees and providing them with exceptional career growth opportunities as we expand globally. We are recognized for our innovative product and positive workplace culture.

Join our Search Team as a Mid-Level Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of search at BigCommerce. You will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI and vector search solutions, directly enhancing the shopping experience for millions of customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of advanced search solutions, leveraging AI and vector search techniques.
• Support, maintain, and extend the search indexing pipeline using RabbitMQ and Redis.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers to deliver high-quality search experiences.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in search technology, including AI and machine learning.
• Identify opportunities to improve search performance, relevance, and user experience.
• Work closely with data scientists to leverage AI models for personalized search recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of software development experience.
• 1+ years of experience with distributed messaging tools like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, Scala/Java, and SQL.
• Solid understanding of search concepts and experience with ElasticSearch.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with vector search and AI-powered search solutions.
• Familiarity with machine learning and natural language processing techniques.
• Experience with microservices architecture.

Application Instructions

If you are a passionate and experienced search engineer excited to push the boundaries of technology and deliver exceptional search experiences, we encourage you to apply.

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Company Information

BigCommerce is disrupting the e-commerce industry as the SaaS leader for fast-growing, mid-market businesses. We enable our customers to build intuitive and engaging stores to support every stage of their growth.

Learn more about the BigCommerce team, culture, and benefits at https://careers.bigcommerce.com.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at BigCommerce

At BigCommerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives, and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and foster an inclusive atmosphere where every person can contribute, grow, and thrive.

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure their participation in the interview process, the performance of essential job functions, and access to other employment benefits. Please inform our recruiting team if you require an accommodation during any interaction.

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