Staff Backend Engineer - Search FX (Discovery Experience)
Posted
$231,000 – $318,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of composable grids, intent-aware routing, and orchestration layers for next-gen search experiences.
- Leverage LLMs to modernize the query understanding stack, improving accuracy for complex queries.
- Drive initiatives to optimize search performance, increasing retrieval candidates while maintaining low latency.
- Develop and launch AI-driven features like "Search Missions" using offline pipelines and LLMs.
- Bridge AI and UX by working with client engineers on SDUI and React Server Components to improve dynamic search layouts.
Soft Skills
Search ProcessingQuery ProcessingTechnical Decision-MakingProject ManagementMentoring
Benefits
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Hybrid Work
- Remote Work
Culture
Hybrid WorkCustomer-ObsessedStartup EnergyFast-PacedMission-Driven
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Faire
Industry: e-commerce
Size: medium
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers with products from around the world, using technology, data, and machine learning to empower small businesses. The company focuses on supporting local communities globally by enabling entrepreneurs to compete with larger entities.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $231,000 – $318,000 USD
Equity: Eligible for equity