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Otter

Senior Software Engineer, Search & Recommendations

185k – 230kMountain View, CABackend EngineeringOnsite5+ YOE
Summary

Develops and optimizes enterprise search infrastructure using NLP, RAG, vector databases, and ranking algorithms. Requires 5+ years in search/recommendation systems, Master's in CS, expertise in Python/C++ and LLMs.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and oversee enterprise search infrastructure using vector databases, full-text search engines, and relational database techniques.
  • Develop deep learning-based NLP algorithms to analyze, reformulate, and suggest search queries.
  • Design, implement, and deploy various ranking algorithms for relevant results and optimal user experience.
  • Evaluate and optimize algorithm accuracy focusing on key metrics.
  • Track and analyze end-to-end system performance, leading improvement initiatives.
  • Stay informed on latest industry developments and emerging technologies.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Computer Science or relevant field (PhD a plus).
  • 5+ years of experience in search, recommendation, or question answering systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevance measurement, tuning, and modeling.
  • Engineering experience with large language models and RAG systems.
  • Expertise in Python and/or C++.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute individually and as part of a team.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Familiarity with embedding-based search systems.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $185,000 to $230,000 USD per year.
Skills
PythonC++RAGNLPVector DatabasesFull-Text SearchRanking AlgorithmsLarge Language ModelsEmbeddingsDeep Learning
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