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Senior Software Engineer, Understanding

Algolia
Location
Paris, France
Posted
1 month ago
Department
R&D
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience designing and operating pipelines in production
  • Experience working with large datasets and high traffic
  • An interest in solving Ranking challenges
  • Experience in building and maintaining API services
  • Rigor in high code quality, automated testing, and other engineering best practices
  • Experience using one of the major cloud providers (GCP, AWS or Azure)
Nice to have
  • Experience operating AI models in production environments
  • Experience in Go or Python
  • Experience in Kubernetes
  • Sensitivity to data driven decision making, and exploring datasets with SQL
  • Sensitivity to end user experience
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Understanding team at Algolia, you will contribute to the design and development of features that enhance search relevance, such as ranking and understanding capabilities. You will collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring the quality of pipelines and working with large datasets to optimize search experiences for customers. Your role will involve applying engineering best practices and potentially engaging with AI models.

Benefits
  • Base Salary Pay Range €67.500 — €94.000 EUR
  • Flexible workplace strategy allowing remote or hybrid-remote work options
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond cloud providers and API services
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on location and experience
  • Emphasis on autonomy and flexibility in work location may appeal to some candidates but could be a challenge for those who prefer structured environments
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