Senior Software Engineer - Search and AI
Description For Senior Software Engineer - Search and AI
CellarTracker, the world's leading wine community platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Search and AI. Founded in 2003, we've evolved from a cellar management tool to a comprehensive platform with 1 million members, 5 million unique wines, and over 10 million community reviews. Our mobile app has achieved a remarkable 4.9-star rating with 2,000+ reviews.
We're looking for a passionate senior engineer to drive our AI and search initiatives forward. You'll be instrumental in integrating cutting-edge AI technologies and search capabilities to enhance our platform's user experience. This role combines technical expertise with product vision, requiring you to lead projects from conception to deployment while working closely with cross-functional teams.
As a senior team member, you'll own the development of AI-powered features, optimize search algorithms, and champion innovative solutions that make wine discovery more accessible and exciting. You'll need to balance technical excellence with user-centric design, ensuring our solutions are both scalable and delightful to use.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience, with specialized knowledge in AI and search technologies. You should be comfortable with Python, JavaScript, and modern search platforms like Azure AI Search. We value self-motivated individuals who can thrive in a remote environment, demonstrate strong communication skills, and share our passion for creating exceptional wine experiences.
Join our growing team of 20 passionate professionals and help shape the future of wine discovery through technology. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, including flexible remote work, unlimited PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and more.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Search and AI
- Lead AI Integration: Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered features
- Advance Search Capabilities: Implement and optimize search algorithms
- Innovate and stay up-to-date with latest AI and search technologies
- Champion vision for new consumer products using Search and AI
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers
- Optimize AI models for better performance and cost-efficiency
- Create clarity from ambiguous requirements
- Take ownership of project quality and delivery
- Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality codebases
Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Search and AI
- 5+ years of software development experience, with 1+ year in AI and search infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects involving generative AI technologies
- Strong knowledge of programming languages like Python and JavaScript
- Experience with modern search platforms like Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, or Solr
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, Azure preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Values empathy and collaboration, proven team player
- Self-motivated with bias for action
- Some level of engagement in the wine category
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Search and AI
- Flexible remote work
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid family leave
- Standard health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k contribution
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