Senior Software Engineer, Search

Vannevar Labs

Remote, US
Base: $150,000 - $215,000; bonus/equity: equity in...
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7+ years backend software development experience
3+ years in search or information retrieval
Expertise in elasticsearch or opensearch
** Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in search and information retrieval to enhance their AI-driven defense technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development with a focus on search systems, and the role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. **

Job Summary

  • Vannevar is a defense technology company building agentic AI to deter adversaries and simulate campaigns on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific.
  • The role involves designing technical strategies for search systems that leverage full-text search, vector databases, and LLMs to improve latency and relevance.
  • Employees receive competitive benefits including unlimited PTO, fully paid parental leave, and salary top-ups during military reserve duty.

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** Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in search and information retrieval to enhance their AI-driven defense technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development with a focus on search systems, and the role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. **

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $215,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity included; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, unlimited PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years backend software development experience
  • 3+ years in search or information retrieval
  • Expertise in Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
  • Deep understanding of indexing and ranking algorithms
  • Hands-on experience with vector search technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for architecting scalable systems
  • Experience with search evaluation frameworks like NDCG
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with emerging AI trends in retrieval

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Person status required for data access
  • 7+ years of backend software development experience
  • 3+ years of experience in search or information retrieval

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person

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