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Lead Software Engineer
Ecommerce Search | NLP & Vector Search | Search Platform Strategy
Full-Time | Hybrid (2–3 Days On-Site) | 10+ Years Experience
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Engineer to join our team! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days per week on-site at the candidate’s preferred hub location: Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, Broomfield, CO. If you are a search engineering leader ready to set technical direction and build scalable, high-performance search platforms within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk!
Position Overview
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Ecommerce Search to backfill a key role setting the technical direction and overseeing execution of advanced search solutions. This role combines strategic vision, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership to build scalable, high-performance search platforms that deliver exceptional user experiences.
Key Contributions & Responsibilities
- Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.
- Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy.
- Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, query distribution, zero search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.
- Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives.
Team Structure & Work Environment
- You will lead and mentor a team of search engineers, while partnering closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams.
- This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days on-site per week. Candidates must reside near one of the following hub locations: Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Broomfield, CO.
Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field required.
- 10+ years of overall experience required, including 7+ years of experience specifically in search engineering and 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks.
- Strong product experience with Coveo, Vertex AI Search, or Vertex AI Search for Commerce.
- Experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.
- Experience building low-latency APIs in AWS using memory-storage solutions.
- Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving search performance.
- Strong knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Advanced experience with version control and repositories such as GitHub.
- Experience operating in an Agile, global team environment.
Required Soft Skills
- Strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Salary expectations: 160,000-175,000 per annual
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Diversified Services Network, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) provides IT, engineering, and enterprise solutions to Fortune 500 companies and state/federal government agencies, particularly those in industrial manufacturing, insurance and human services. DSN is a certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) by both the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WNENC) and the State of Illinois, as well as a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
100 to 499 employees
http://www.dsnworldwide.com