Lead Software Engineer - Ecommerce Search

Lead Software Engineer Ecommerce Search | NLP & Vector Search | Search Platform Strategy Full-Time | Hybrid (2–3 Days On-Site) | 10+ Years Experience Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Engineer to join our team! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days per week on-site at the candidate’s preferred hub location: Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, Broomfield, CO. If you are a search engineering leader ready to set technical direction and build scalable, high-performance search platforms within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk! Position Overview We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Ecommerce Search to backfill a key role setting the technical direction and overseeing execution of advanced search solutions. This role combines strategic vision, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership to build scalable, high-performance search platforms that deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Contributions & Responsibilities Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity. Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving. Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy. Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, query distribution, zero search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance. Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives. Team Structure & Work Environment You will lead and mentor a team of search engineers, while partnering closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams. This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days on-site per week. Candidates must reside near one of the following hub locations: Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Broomfield, CO. Candidate RequirementsEducation & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field required. 10+ years of overall experience required, including 7+ years of experience specifically in search engineering and 3+ years in a technical leadership role. Required Technical Skills Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks. Strong product experience with Coveo, Vertex AI Search, or Vertex AI Search for Commerce. Experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis. Experience building low-latency APIs in AWS using memory-storage solutions. Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving search performance. Strong knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Advanced experience with version control and repositories such as GitHub. Experience operating in an Agile, global team environment. Required Soft Skills Strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. 401(k) Dental insurance Vision Insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid Holidays Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! Salary expectations: 160,000-175,000 per annual