Lead Data Scientist - Search Intelligence & Advanced Evaluation Frameworks
Caterpillar Inc.
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00 py
Define and implement technical vision for search platform
Lead and mentor search engineers
Introduce nlp and vector search capabilities
Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity
Job Summary
Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.
Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving.
Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, Query Distribution, Zero Search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.
Matching Summary
Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.
Salary
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Define and implement technical vision for search platform
Lead and mentor search engineers
Introduce NLP and vector search capabilities
Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs
Experience with OpenSearch, Elastic Search, SOLR
Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala
Experience building large-scale, highly available systems
Nice-to-have
Progressively complex professional experience
Experience in a technical leadership role
Strong initiative and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive, complex issues
Working experience with building Low-latency API in AWS
Key Requirements
Progressively complex professional experience
Experience as a lead software engineer, Architect, engineering manager
Experience leading technical teams
Experience working within ITSM processes
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field
Experience in search engineering
Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks