Lead Software Engineer - Search & Relevance (REMOTE)

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their technology team in a remote capacity. This role sits at the intersection of search technology and e-commerce, focusing on developing and optimizing critical search and data processing systems that power the company's digital retail presence.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies including Elasticsearch, Spring Framework, and Kafka, while building systems that directly impact millions of customers' shopping experiences. As a lead engineer, you'll not only be hands-on with complex technical challenges but also play a crucial mentorship role for junior team members.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in search technologies and distributed systems. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where you can make significant architectural decisions while helping to scale and optimize the company's search infrastructure.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $95,200 to $158,800, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, equity, and incentive programs. DICK'S Sporting Goods' commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, combined with their mission of positively impacting lives through sports, makes this an exciting opportunity for engineers who want to make a difference.

Key technical challenges include optimizing search relevance, handling large-scale data processing, and ensuring high system availability. You'll work with modern cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and follow best practices in software development including CI/CD and microservices architecture.

This remote position offers the flexibility of working from home while being part of a dynamic team that's pushing the boundaries of e-commerce search technology. If you're passionate about building scalable search solutions and want to join a company that combines technology with the mission of equipping athletes to achieve their dreams, this role presents an excellent opportunity.