Lead Software Engineer

Ecommerce Search | NLP & Vector Search | Search Platform Strategy

Full-Time  |  Hybrid (2–3 Days On-Site)  |  10+ Years Experience

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Engineer to join our team! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days per week on-site at the candidate’s preferred hub location: Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, Broomfield, CO. If you are a search engineering leader ready to set technical direction and build scalable, high-performance search platforms within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Ecommerce Search to backfill a key role setting the technical direction and overseeing 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.

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

• Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.
• Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy.
• Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, query distribution, zero search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.
• Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives.

Team Structure & Work Environment

• You will lead and mentor a team of search engineers, while partnering closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams.
• This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days on-site per week. Candidates must reside near one of the following hub locations: Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Broomfield, CO.  

Candidate RequirementsEducation & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field required.
• 10+ years of overall experience required, including 7+ years of experience specifically in search engineering and 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks.
• Strong product experience with Coveo, Vertex AI Search, or Vertex AI Search for Commerce.

• Experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.
• Experience building low-latency APIs in AWS using memory-storage solutions.
• Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving search performance.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Advanced experience with version control and repositories such as GitHub.
• Experience operating in an Agile, global team environment.

Required Soft Skills

• Strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com

Salary expectations: 160,000-175,000 per annual