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Senior Software Engineer - Search Platform

AlgoliaLondon, England; Paris, France
Hybrid Full-time

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Senior

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YOU WILL:Play a vital role in designing and developing the Metis systemOversee the operations of the Metis system, including being part of the out-of-hours on-call rotationCollaborate with a fully remote team, with options for full-remote, hybrid, or office-based work in ParisEnsure the quality and integrity of the systemShare your expertise in distributed systemsWork alongside other teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve high-impact issuesYOU MIGHT BE A FIT IF YOU HAVE:Experience in designing and operating distributed systems in a production environmentFamiliarity with handling large datasets and managing high trafficA commitment to high code quality, automated testing, and adherence to engineering best practicesExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishExperience in a company of our current size and beyond (in the $50-200M ARR range)

About the job

Join Algolia, a trailblazer in AI Search technology, empowering over 17,000 businesses to provide lightning-fast, predictive search and browsing experiences at internet scale. With more than 30 billion search requests processed weekly—four times the volume of Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo combined—we are setting the standard in the industry.

In 2021, we successfully raised $150 million in Series D funding, increasing our valuation to an impressive $2.25 billion. This robust financial backing allows us to continuously enhance our leading platform and serve outstanding clients such as Under Armour, PetSmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens.

Algolia is designed to enable users to deliver a seamless search-as-you-type experience on their websites and mobile applications. Our search API is utilized by thousands of customers across more than 100 countries, processing billions of search queries each month thanks to our daily production deployments.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Metis team, responsible for the cloud-based scalable architecture of NeuralSearch, our AI search engine that integrates both keyword and vector search capabilities. The Metis framework comprises distributed components that coordinate the creation and storage of indices containing customer data, and efficiently query that data to deliver search results. This role involves tackling the complexities inherent in distributed systems.

Our team consists of engineers with a variety of skills and backgrounds, many of whom work remotely. Your unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives will enrich our diversity and contribute to the development of impactful products.

About Algolia

Algolia is a leading technology company specializing in AI-driven search solutions, enabling businesses to provide exceptional search experiences. With a global presence and a commitment to innovation, Algolia serves a diverse clientele and is dedicated to transforming how users interact with information online.

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