Software Engineer, Optimization

Permanent contract
Paris
Salary: Not specified
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Algolia
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Job description

Algolia was built to help users deliver an intuitive search-as-you-type experience on their websites and mobile apps. We provide a search API used by thousands of customers in more than 100 countries. Billions of search queries are answered every month thanks to the code we push into production every day.

Join Our Optimization Team

We’re on a mission to measure and enhance the impact of our AI-driven features. Our Optimization team is responsible for delivering robust analytics and A/B testing tools that help customers and internal stakeholders maximize the performance of their search configurations. We’re a fully remote, diverse team where every perspective matters. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate in the design, development, and deployment of scalable optimization systems.
  • Champion high standards in code quality and system reliability through automated testing and best practices.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve critical issues.
  • Lead the design and implementation of various features into our products.

You may be a fit if you have:

  • Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
  • A commitment to high-quality code, automated testing, and engineering best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience working with complex, distributed backend systems and large-scale codebases.
  • A strong sense of ownership and desire to drive improvements in projects
  • You are proficient in Golang or Python, and have hands-on experience working with SQL
  • Professional spoken and written English, essential for our remote-first environment.

Ideally, you would also have:

  • Experience with Kubernetes.
  • A strong statistical mindset with familiarity in A/B testing concepts, frameworks, and industry trends.

We’re looking for someone who can live our values:

  • GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment
  • TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership 
  • CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
  • CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company.
  • HUMILITY- Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.

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