Senior Search Engineer (m/w/d),Hirschau,München
Core
Leading the development and optimization of search functions for a high-traffic e-commerce platform to improve relevance, performance, and user satisfaction.
Role type
Senior IC Search Engineer with team leadership responsibilities
Builds
Next-generation search solutions and ranking algorithms for an e-commerce platform
Domain
E-commerce, Search Technology, Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Java, Spring Boot, Python, Elasticsearch, Machine Learning (XGBoost, Sentence Transformers, LLMs), NLP, Search Ranking Algorithms, Tracking Data Analysis, High-traffic System Design
Preferred skills
Experience with SaaS solutions, Semantic Search, Entity Recognition, Query Understanding
Technologies
Elasticsearch, XGBoost, Sentence Transformers, LLMs, Vectors Embeddings, Java, Spring Boot, Python
Responsibilities
Design and implement next-generation search solutions; Optimize ranking and relevance using tracking data and user behavior analysis; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers; Apply advanced ML techniques to improve search quality and personalization; Establish and utilize robust metrics (NDCG, F1, CTR) for search quality evaluation; Collaborate with product owners and data scientists to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
