Software Engineer

Stairwell • Fulltime • Sunnyvale, CA, USA, United States • $180k - $220k / year • 3m ago

About Us

Stairwell empowers organizations with evasion-proof solutions. Stairwell’s pioneering platform provides security teams with automated threat detection and response tools that amplify their operations. Acknowledged by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies of 2023, Fortune 500 companies utilize Stairwell’s platform. Stairwell’s team, a collective of security industry veterans and engineers from Google, is backed by renowned investors like Sequoia Capital, Accel, and Gradient Ventures. For more information, visit www.stairwell.com or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

About the Software Engineer, Search Quality Position

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Software Engineer, Search Quality to join the Stairwell team. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of experience in search who is passionate about optimizing search algorithms and ensuring data quality. As a Software Engineer, Search Quality, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and relevance of our search functionality, which is central to our platform’s success.

Software Engineer, Search Quality Responsibilities

Develop and optimize search algorithms to improve the relevance and accuracy of search results within the Stairwell platform.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and data science, to define search quality metrics and goals.
Conduct rigorous testing and analysis to identify and address issues affecting search performance.
Design, implement, and maintain high scale search, and search quality, and data quality services in production
Monitor and evaluate search performance regularly, making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in search technologies and industry best practices.

Software Engineer, Search Quality Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in search engineering or a related field, with a strong focus on search quality.
Proficiency in one or more search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr, Lucene) and data processing frameworks.
Solid understanding of search algorithms, relevance tuning, and data indexing techniques.
Experience with data quality management and data validation practices.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
Familiarity with the security industry is a plus.

Additional Information: Minimum Salary of $180,000 - $220,000 + equity + benefits.

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