Software Engineer — Agentic Search Systems
Posted 1 day ago
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About the Role
We are searching for veteran software engineers to help build and improve agentic search platforms. Given the current landscape of large language models and autonomous agents, we need experts who have successfully launched production-ready search tools. You should be passionate about the technical demands and performance tuning required to maintain sophisticated retrieval systems. This position is a perfect fit if you thrive on solving complex information retrieval problems and are motivated to lead the advancement of agentic search innovations. We prioritize practical experience over traditional assessments, focusing on your perspective regarding search quality, assessment techniques, and the complex trade-offs involved in managing live environments. We welcome candidates to provide deep dives into their professional history, as we value the practical expertise gained from the complexities of high-scale search infrastructure.
Requirements
- A documented history of overseeing retrieval and relevance for production systems utilized by real users.
- Proven ability to determine how to measure the effect of search enhancements.
- Demonstrated success in creating systems focused on agentic search.
- Experience in expanding data infrastructure to facilitate contemporary search functionality.
- Strong critical thinking skills regarding architectural decisions and the ability to clearly communicate engineering rationale in technical settings.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and fine-tune agentic search systems.
- Assess the quality of search outputs and deploy methods to enhance result relevance.
- Administer and grow the foundational data infrastructure to support high-demand search applications.
- Review system performance and establish metrics for success to ensure your contributions improve user experiences.
Benefits & Perks
- This position features a distinct vetting workflow designed to value your time.
- Following a successful preliminary interview, you will be asked to join a 30-minute paid live discussion with the team, for which you will receive 200 dollars in compensation.
Note: This listing is summarized and paraphrased by WorkNow from a publicly posted role. For the original wording and full details, please refer to the employer's official posting.
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