Lead Software Engineer, Semantic Search & OpenSearch
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Software Engineer, Database Engineering
Commerce is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Search (Semantic Platform) in Austin, TX. You will architect and scale semantic and hybrid search capabilities using Open Search, blending BM25 with vector-based ranking across data in MySQL and streaming pipelines.
You’ll lead architectural decisions, optimize latency, and mentor senior engineers while working in a hybrid Austin office environment. Strong backend skills in Go/Java/Scala and experience with data pipelines are essential.
As a Lead Software Engineer, Semantic Search & Open Search, you will play an important part at Big Commerce Pty in Austin, TX, United States.
The position is based in Austin, TX, United States.
This opportunity is part of our work in IT & Technology.
The advertised compensation is 163..
We aim to respond to suitable candidates as soon as possible.
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