Hiring: Senior Software Engineer - Search Company: Ladders Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:34:39 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Elasticsearch, Java, Kafka, Kotlin, NLP, OpenSearch, RAG, Scala, Solr About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience in software development or a related field Required Skills: •Design, build, and scale backend services in Java integrated with OpenSearch •Develop indexing strategies, schema mappings, and optimized query patterns for large datasets •Support GenAI and RAG endpoints, enabling semantic and natural language search features •Leverage AWS cloud infrastructure and Kafka event streaming for scalable systems •Monitor, tune, and debug search infrastructure for performance, reliability, and accuracy •Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver search-driven features that meet customer needs •Provide mentorship through code reviews, technical guidance, and collaboration •Lead well-scoped projects, define milestones, and improve team processes Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field •Proficiency in Java or another JVM language such as Scala or Kotlin •In-depth knowledge of indexing, query optimization, and distributed search performance •Hands-on experience designing and scaling backend services in a cloud environment, AWS preferred •Operational familiarity with semantic search, embeddings, or NLP techniques •Restricted Stock Units granted at hire Compensation: •$129,000 - $210,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!