Software Engineer, Search Quality at Stairwell

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Stairwell Logo
$180,000 – $220,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in search engineering or a related field, with a strong focus on search quality
  • Proficiency in one or more search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr, Lucene) and data processing frameworks
  • Solid understanding of search algorithms, relevance tuning, and data indexing techniques
  • Experience with data quality management and data validation practices
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
  • Familiarity with the security industry is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize search algorithms to improve the relevance and accuracy of search results within the Stairwell platform
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and data science, to define search quality metrics and goals
  • Conduct rigorous testing and analysis to identify and address issues affecting search performance
  • Design, implement, and maintain high scale search, and search quality, and data quality services in production
  • Monitor and evaluate search performance regularly, making data-driven recommendations for improvements
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in search technologies and industry best practices

Skills

Search Algorithms
Search Optimization
Data Quality
Scalable Search
Search Quality Metrics
Production Services
Algorithm Development
Performance Testing
Data Analysis

Stairwell

Automated threat detection and response solutions

About Stairwell

Stairwell offers automated threat detection and response solutions through its cloud-based platform, which uses binary-level analysis to identify threats. The platform allows businesses to create queries and utilize over 4,200 YARA rules to detect patterns in their files, ensuring effective threat hunting. Unlike competitors, Stairwell focuses on empowering security teams by providing continuous analysis without impacting system performance, thus reducing investigation costs and time. The company's goal is to enhance organizational security visibility and confidence, making expensive threat assessments unnecessary.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$67.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Stock Options

Risks

Competition from established firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks is intensifying.
Rapid evolution of malware techniques may challenge Stairwell's detection algorithms.
Over-reliance on Google Cloud infrastructure poses risks of outages or vulnerabilities.

Differentiation

Stairwell's platform uses static and dynamic analysis at the binary level.
The company offers over 4,200 YARA rules for comprehensive threat detection.
Stairwell's evasion-resistant architecture provides an advantage over traditional security solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions boosts Stairwell's market potential.
Partnership with Google Cloud Marketplace enhances visibility and accessibility.
Growing interest in cloud-based security platforms supports Stairwell's scalable solutions.

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