Software Engineer, Scale

Algolia, a pioneer in AI-powered search solutions, is seeking a Back-end Engineer to join their Engines team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining the Core Search Engine, which powers Algolia's main Search API. The ideal candidate will be fluent in modern C++, Golang, and complex algorithms, contributing to the advancement of search and relevance technologies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and operating the Search engine system at scale
• Ensuring system quality and soundness
• Collaborating with other teams to resolve high-impact issues
• Participating in out-of-hours on-call rotation for Algolia Search operations

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A strong foundation in Computer Science (data structures, algorithms, software design)
• Experience with high-quality code, automated testing, and engineering best practices
• Expertise in complex C++ codebases and distributed backends
• Experience in designing major components and leading engineering teams
• Professional English communication skills

Additional desirable skills include experience with debugging distributed systems in production, working in Kubernetes environments, information retrieval or AI models, and natural language processing.

Algolia values GRIT, TRUST, CANDOR, CARE, and HUMILITY in its team members. The company offers a flexible workplace model, emphasizing individual impact and contribution over physical location. With a global presence and offices in major cities worldwide, Algolia provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge search technology used by billions of users monthly.

Join Algolia to be part of a diverse, talented team building the world's best search & discovery technology in an ownership-driven environment that fosters autonomy and innovation.