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Senior Software Engineer, Search

Vannevar
Location
Remote
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Backend Platform Engineering
Salary
$150,000 - $215,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of experience in backend software development
  • 3+ years in search, information retrieval, or related fields
  • Expertise in information retrieval, NLP, and machine learning
  • Deep understanding of indexing, ranking, query parsing, tokenization, and vector search
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major search engine (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch)
  • Familiarity with search evaluation frameworks (e.g., precision, recall, NDCG)
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on search, you will design and adapt the technical strategy for Vannevar’s search systems, collaborating with ML and product teams to enhance user access to mission-critical information. Your role will involve improving search latency and relevance, researching emerging technologies, and translating user needs into innovative search solutions.

Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Salary range of $150,000 - $215,000 + equity
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Remote friendly with WeWork access
  • Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year
  • 401(k) match
Things to weigh
  • The salary range is specified but may vary based on experience and education.
  • The role requires U.S. Person status, which may limit some applicants.
  • The focus on search and information retrieval may not appeal to those looking for broader software engineering roles.
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