About the Role
We are seeking a senior software engineer to join our team. This individual will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable and resilient search infrastructure that directly impacts our core business.
Responsibilities:
* Own and drive complex, high-impact technical projects end-to-end across multiple teams or domains.
* Set the technical direction and long-term architecture for systems aligned with company strategy.
* Define and uphold engineering standards, reviewing critical designs and code across teams.
* Identify and mitigate technical risks before they become execution issues.
* Tackling complex, ambiguous, and large-scale technical challenges that span multiple teams.
* Collaborate with product, cross-functional engineering teams, and data scientists to align on business goals and technical execution.
* Influence multiple stakeholders and drive alignment on technical decisions.
* Mentor senior engineers and provide technical guidance to help them grow.
* Promote a culture of learning, innovation, and engineering excellence.
* Participate in hiring and team development, influencing talent strategy.
* Translate company or organizational goals into actionable engineering plans.
* Deliver high-quality results under tight timelines, often in ambiguous or evolving conditions.
* Make data-informed tradeoffs and lead postmortem reviews and long-term fixes for critical issues.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate best practices into engineering strategies.
Requirements:
* 10+ years of software design and development experience, solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
* Experience leading major initiatives successfully.
* Proven experience building and operating large-scale, low-latency systems in production.
* Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes.
* Deep expertise in Java, Python, or a similar object-oriented language.
* Experienced in utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and providing detailed feedback and solutions.
* Experience in building large-scale Web Services/APIs (GraphQL/gRPC/REST).
* Familiarity with search infrastructure (e.g., Elasticsearch, Lucene) and information retrieval concepts is a strong plus.
* Strong systems thinking and a track record of setting long-term architectural direction.
* Passion for mentorship, technical leadership, and working collaboratively across teams.
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
* Masters degree in computer science or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About Us
We are a global e-commerce leader committed to creating economic opportunity for all. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world.
We foster an environment that rewards calculated risk-taking, encourages professional development, and cultivates a collaborative and engaging team culture.
Why Join Us
* Mission with Purpose – We are committed to creating economic opportunity for all.
* High-Impact Work – Contribute to one of our most mission-critical and high-scale platforms.
* Innovative Culture – Work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that values ownership, experimentation, and continuous learning.
* Cutting-Edge Technology – Build with a modern tech stack that operates at global scale.
* People-First Benefits – Enjoy a flexible, inclusive workplace with competitive compensation, learning resources, and career development opportunities.