Senior Search System Developer

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeSoftware Full time $140,000 - $160,000
Job Opportunity: Software Development Leader

This is a mid-senior level, full-time position in software development.

The role requires extensive experience building search systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex search infrastructure.

As a technical leader, you will collaborate with engineering teams, define and communicate search technology strategy, identify and solve systemic technical challenges, design and implement advanced search systems, and advocate for engineering quality.

  • Candidate should have hands-on exposure to designing and implementing search infrastructure using technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, or vector databases.
  • Experience with AI augmentation of search is highly valued.
  • Candidate should be able to convey complex search architectures with product teams and articulate query performance vs. relevance tradeoffs.
  • Ability to design and deliver complex search features, optimize indexing pipelines, and provide reasonable performance estimates.

Dovetail offers a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported.

We provide equity for all employees, extra paid days off, generous parental leave, flexible work-life balance, modern offices, and access to Uprise (Employee Assistance Program) for mental wellness and support.



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