Software Development Engineer 3 (SDE3)

About Team

Join Flipkarts Search Team, where we push the boundaries of Search technology to new heights. Our team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that deliver faster, more accurate, and highly personalized search results. We're on a mission to revolutionize product discovery and enhance the shopping experience for millions of users, helping them find exactly what they need and discover exciting new products.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in search technologies, machine learning, and large-scale distributed systems. You will work closely with a team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers to design, develop, and optimize our search engine platform.

Responsibilities:
 Lead the design and development of core components of Flipkarts next-generation search engine
 Optimize search functionalities through continuous experimentation, data analysis, and performance tuning.
 Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
 Mentor and coach a team of engineers.
 Provide feedback to ensure best practices and SDLC adherence
 Triage production or system issues and maintain high standards of operational excellence

Requirements:
 Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
 Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Scala.
 Strong understanding of information retrieval principles, data structures, and algorithms.
 Hands-on experience with search technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, or Lucene is highly desirable.
 5+ years of experience in launching software products and at least 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.,