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Senior Software Engineer (Search)

Senior Software Engineer to design and optimize search solutions.
Workato
On-Site
United States
Undisclosed salary
Job Description
Workato is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Search) to join their team in Palo Alto, California. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing search solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will combine strong software engineering skills with deep knowledge of information retrieval systems.
  • Build next-generation search architectures that maximize precision and recall
  • Design innovative relevance signals that capture subtle user preferences
  • Design indexing strategies that handle massive document collections efficiently
  • Create smart query understanding systems that decode complex user intent
  • Craft ranking models that learn from rich interaction data
  • Build robust testing frameworks to measure and improve search quality
  • Design clean, maintainable code that powers mission-critical search systems
  • Mentor teammates on search architecture and best practices
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field
  • 7+ years of backend engineering experience with 3+ years in search, information retrieval, or related fields
  • Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with search engines (Elasticsearch, Solr, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of information retrieval concepts spanning traditional methods (TF-IDF, BM25) and modern neural search techniques (vector embeddings, transformer models)
  • Expertise in SQL databases and experience with NoSQL solutions
  • Experience with text processing, NLP, and relevance tuning
  • Experience with relevance evaluation metrics (NDCG, MRR, MAP)
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication abilities to explain technical concepts
  • Collaborative mindset for cross-functional team work
  • Detail-oriented with strong focus on quality
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Passion for solving complex search problems
Workato offers:
  • Flexible, trust-oriented culture
  • Vibrant and dynamic work environment
  • Benefits employees can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives
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Workato is an enterprise orchestration platform provider that empowers businesses to streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Utilizing an AI-powered platform, Workato enables teams to manage complex workflows in real-time, fostering efficiency and agility. Serving a global community of customers, Workato allows organizations of all sizes to unlock new value and thrive in dynamic environments. The company fosters a culture of innovation, flexibility, and trust, encouraging employees to take ownership and promoting a balance between productivity and well-being.

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