Senior Software Engineer - Vector Search

Market intelligence platform using AI-based technology to deliver insights from public and private content for leading companies and financial institutions.
$150,000 - $230,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Vector Search

AlphaSense, a leading market intelligence platform trusted by over 5,000 enterprise customers including majority of S&P 500, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Vector Search team within the Search & AI Mission. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and search technology, building next-generation search infrastructure.

The position involves spearheading the development of hybrid/vector search solutions that power AI-driven search capabilities. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued. The role offers the chance to work with top-tier engineers while building scalable solutions for a world-class platform.

As a key member of the Vector Search team, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing highly scalable backend services, improving search infrastructure reliability, and driving innovation in vector search technology. The role requires strong technical expertise in search engines, distributed systems, and software development, with particular emphasis on vector search and hybrid search solutions.

The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $150,000 to $230,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. AlphaSense maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees can thrive while working on transformative technology. With offices across the U.S., U.K., Finland, and India, and a team of over 1,500 people, you'll be part of a global organization that's reshaping how businesses access and utilize market intelligence.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned engineer who is passionate about search technology and wants to make a significant impact in the field of AI-powered search solutions. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it perfect for someone who wants to shape the future of search technology while working with cutting-edge AI applications.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Vector Search

  • Build out AlphaSense's hybrid/vector search infrastructure and capabilities
  • Be the thought leader and domain expert for vector search
  • Work with SRE team to solve infrastructure layer incidents
  • Architect, design, and implement highly scalable backend services
  • Own and improve reliability, latency, and cost of hybrid/vector search infrastructure
  • Deliver software into production environments
  • Work with partner teams to design and optimize search and document processing pipeline
  • Work with Product Management and Research to translate requirements into architectures

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Vector Search

Java
Python
Kubernetes
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology (or equivalent experience)
  • Hands-on experience with vector search engines and hybrid search solutions
  • 4+ years of experience with open-source search engines
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in Java and/or Python
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
  • Experience in indexing large-scale datasets
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working in cross-functional distributed teams

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Vector Search

  • Equity offering
  • Generous benefits program

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