Lead Software Engineer (eCommerce Search)

Location: Must be based in Chicago, Peoria, or Irving, USA. Sponsorship and relocation are not available.

Salary: $128,470 - $208,770

Company

World's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, focusing on using data and AI to build a more sustainable world.

What you will do

• Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability.
• Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews and best practices.
• Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance relevance.
• Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, Zero Search) to continuously improve performance.
• Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align initiatives with business goals.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in search engineering and 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala, and experience with source control and debugging.
• Expertise in search products such as OpenSearch, Elastic Search, SOLR, Lucene, Coveo, or LucidWorks Fusion.
• Proven experience building large-scale, highly available distributed systems and headless frameworks.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Working 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 search improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid time off plan including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
• Tuition reimbursement and dedicated career development opportunities.
• Inclusive environment within a Fortune 100 leader.