Lead Engineer
4 days ago
Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Canada
Faire
Full-time
$191,000 - $262,000 Contract
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Become a key player at Faire as a Lead Engineer, focusing on search systems and artificial intelligence. Drive innovation and performance in our retailer’s search experience.
This Staff Engineer position is critical for the success of the Discovery Search team. You'll own the architectural blueprint for our search features, enhancing personalization and usability. Building partnerships across teams is essential to create robust, high-performance search systems that elevate user engagement.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the architecture of modern search and retrieval systems
• Use LLMs to improve query processing and accuracy
• Optimize system performance for scalability needs
• Initiate AI-driven features like real-time search recovery
• Ensure search funnel reliability and observability
Requirements:
• 7+ years in software engineering, including leadership experience
• Strong product sensibility and problem-solving skills
• Experience with machine learning in search processes
• Familiarity with frameworks like Elasticsearch
• Expertise in Kotlin or Java programming Utilize your skills in search architecture and AI to make a positive impact at Faire, supporting local retailers.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the architecture of modern search and retrieval systems
• Use LLMs to improve query processing and accuracy
• Optimize system performance for scalability needs
• Initiate AI-driven features like real-time search recovery
• Ensure search funnel reliability and observability
Requirements:
• 7+ years in software engineering, including leadership experience
• Strong product sensibility and problem-solving skills
• Experience with machine learning in search processes
• Familiarity with frameworks like Elasticsearch
• Expertise in Kotlin or Java programming Utilize your skills in search architecture and AI to make a positive impact at Faire, supporting local retailers.