Staff Software Engineer, Search Local Ads Data Platform

Job description

Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions. Design, architect, and develop the next generation serving infrastructure for loading and indexing information in Ads. Leverage AI to generate new additional content for our local businesses and determine which ad should serve. Work on projects spanning a range of technical domains including feature engineering, backend pipelines, low latency infrastructure, advertiser reporting, and production stability. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products. 5 years of experience with full stack development, across back-end such as Java, Python, Golang, or C++ codebases, and front-end experience including JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS or equivalent. 3 years of experience with software design and architecture. Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction. 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.