Staff Backend Engineer - Search FX (Discovery Experience)

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FaireSan Francisco, CAHybridfull_timestaff

$231,000 – $318,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

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 ManagementMentoringProduct Sensibility

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Flexible PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Hybrid Work
  • Remote Work

Culture

Hybrid WorkCustomer-ObsessedStartup EnergyFast-PacedMission-DrivenImpact-OrientedLearning Budget

Requirements

Regions: Us

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About Faire
Industry: e-commerce
Size: large

Faire is a technology wholesale platform that connects independent retailers with products from around the world, leveraging tech, data, and machine learning to support local businesses.

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Compensation
Base salary: $231,000 – $318,000 USD
Equity: Eligible for equity