The New York Times · 4 months ago
Senior Software Engineer, Semantic Search
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expThe New York Times is committed to independent journalism and is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their semantic search capabilities. This role involves leading the development of search algorithms, applying machine learning techniques, and collaborating with various teams to improve the search experience for users.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and optimization of semantic search algorithms and systems using technologies such as Elastic/OpenSearch/Solr
Apply machine learning techniques, including classification and ranking models, to fine-tune search relevance
Draw on your experience with Kubernetes and Kafka to build scalable and resilient search infrastructure
Contribute to the exploration and integration of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and Large Language Models into search experiences
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant experience in search engineering, information retrieval, or related field
3+ years experience with Elastic, OpenSearch, Vespa, Solr or any other open source search engines
3+ years of experience programming backend applications using Java, Go, or Clojure
Preferred
Experience with Kafka/PubSub for building distributed systems and event-based architectures
Experience with Kubernetes for deploying and managing search infrastructure
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
A company-matching 401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs
Company
The New York Times
The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
William Bardeen
Chief Financial Officer
Crystal Chien
VP of Engineering
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