Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - Search

Roles & Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership:

  Design and build robust, scalable, and intelligent search infrastructure using technologies like

  Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr

  , or

  vector-based search

  . You will assess the current systems architecture, define the future state of technology, and set best practices and coding standards.

• Mentorship & Team Leadership:

  Lead and motivate a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior, mid-level, and senior developers. You will champion architecture decisions and conduct code reviews to ensure quality and best practices are met.

• Product & Project Ownership:

  Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment, managing scope, risk, and timelines. You will work closely with product teams, business stakeholders, and project management teams, acting as a bridge between them.

• Innovation & Development:

  Participate in both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology. You will develop innovative solutions using

  generative AI

  technologies and have a current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.

• Documentation & Problem Solving:

  Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, and deployment. You will identify and resolve technical challenges, as well as inform stakeholders about any problems with current solutions.

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience in designing and building robust, scalable, and intelligent search infrastructure using

  Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr

  , or

  vector-based search

  technologies.
• Hands-on experience with various

  cloud services

  and an understanding of cloud design principles (

  AWS

  preferred).
• Hands-on experience with

  Full Stack software development

  , with proficiency in languages like

  React Framework Redux, RESTful API Development, Swagger/OpenAPI, TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL

  .
• Expertise in software architecture, system design, and software engineering principles (

  SOLID, DRY, KISS

  ).
• Experience with

  API integration, serverless, and microservices architecture

  .
• Experience with

  DevOps CI/CD

  build and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with

  Fast Python's API

  .
• Experience with

  Postgres SQL/Mongo DB, vector databases

  , and platforms like

  Databricks

  or

  RDS

  .
• Experience with

  Agile

  software development methodologies.
• Willingness to work on

  AI

  applications, with experience in popular

  large language models

  and frameworks like

  Langchain

  or

  llamaIndex

  is a plus.

• Cloud Computing

  certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Computer Science & Engineering (preferred) with 12-15 years of software development experience or a Bachelor's degree with 11-15 years of experience.

Soft Skills

• Leadership:

  The ability to provide technical guidance, mentor teams, and influence key stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving:

  Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms.

• Communication:

  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively and inform stakeholders.

• Strategic Thinking:

  The ability to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the software development process.

• Proactiveness:

  A high degree of initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to continually research and propose new technologies.