Lead Software Engineer- Ecommerce Search

Job Description

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Peoria, IL, Broomfield,CO! offer a HYBRID- 2 day work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!

The Lead Software engineer – Ecommerce Search is responsible for setting the technical direction and overseeing the execution of advanced search solutions.

This role combines strategic vision, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership to build scalable, high-performance search platforms that deliver exceptional user experiences.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Strategy: Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.

Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving.

Feature Development: Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy.

Data Analysis & Optimization: Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, Query Distribution, Zero Search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field.

10+ years’ experience in total but with 7+ years of experience in search engineering.

Also required are 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks.

Working experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.

Working experience with building Low-latency API in AWS using Memory-storage solutions.

Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving

Strong knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)

Advanced experience with version control / repositories such as GitHub

Experience operating in an Agile / Global team environment

Must demonstrate strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

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Full-time

Hybrid remote