Staff Software Engineer, Search

Zocdoc

New York, NY, US
Base: $211,100 - $285,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Remote
Distributed systems design expertise
C# .net backend framework proficiency
Aws cloud-native infrastructure patterns
The role involves leading the redesign of Zocdoc's search function to an intelligent, intent-driven experience using embeddings and LLMs

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the redesign of Zocdoc's search function to an intelligent, intent-driven experience using embeddings and LLMs.
  • Candidates will architect core backend services and data infrastructure that power tier-1 search and vector search systems at scale.
  • Zocdoc offers a flexible hybrid work environment in NYC with unlimited vacation, 100% paid health benefits, and catered lunches.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the redesign of Zocdoc's search function to an intelligent, intent-driven experience using embeddings and LLMs.

Salary

Base: $211,100 - $285,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for variable pay and equity; Benefits: Unlimited vacation, 401(k) match, health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Distributed systems design expertise
  • C# .NET backend framework proficiency
  • AWS cloud-native infrastructure patterns
  • Large-scale data pipeline architecture
  • Vector search and ML model serving integration

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for mentoring engineers
  • Experience with cross-encoder ranking pipelines
  • Strong communication across stakeholders
  • Ambiguous problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven track record scaling complex backend platforms
  • Deep hands-on expertise with C# or .NET frameworks
  • Significant experience with AWS services like ECS and Lambda

Work Rights

Not specified

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