Software Engineer II (PHP/Golang) - Remote

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.

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

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