Senior Software Engineer
Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2008H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
United States
Posted
162 days ago
Salary
$111K - $178K / year
Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglishAWSCloudElastic SearchJavaKafkaKotlinScala
Job Description
• Design, build, and scale backend services in Java, integrated with OpenSearch
• Develop indexing strategies, schema mappings, and optimized query patterns for large datasets
• Support Workiva’s GenAI and RAG endpoints, enabling semantic and natural language search features
• Leverage AWS cloud infrastructure and Kafka event streaming for scalable systems
• Monitor, tune, and debug search infrastructure for performance, reliability, and accuracy
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver search-driven features that meet customer needs
• Provide mentorship through code reviews, technical guidance, and collaboration
• Lead well-scoped projects, define milestones, and improve team processes
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
- 2+ years of experience in software development or related field
- Proficiency in Java or another JVM language (e.g., Scala, Kotlin)
- Experience with search engines such as OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, or Solr
- Strong understanding of indexing, query optimization, and distributed search performance
- Hands-on experience designing and scaling backend services in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
- Kafka or other event streaming experience
- Familiarity with semantic search, embeddings, or NLP techniques
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts, particularly around ranking or search relevance
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a remote-first, video-driven culture
- Reliable internet access for remote working opportunities
- Minimal (<10%) travel availability for team jams or conferences
Benefits
- A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Support for working from office or remotely within country of employment
- Comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to role
- Remote working opportunities
- Minimal (<10%) travel for team events and conferences
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