Full-Time

Software Engineer

Search Platform

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Algolia

Algolia

501-1,000 employees

Provides hosted search and discovery solutions

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Junior, Mid

Remote in UK

Position can be full-remote, hybrid, or office-based in Paris.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Go
Requirements
  • Experience designing and operating distributed systems in production
  • Experience working with large datasets and high traffic
  • Rigor in high code quality, automated testing, and other engineering best practices
  • Excellent spoken and written English skills
  • Experience at our current stage and beyond ($50-200M ARR range, high growth, lots of change and building internal infrastructure)
  • Experience in Go
  • Experience in Kubernetes
  • Sensitivity to Site Reliability Engineering
Responsibilities
  • Be a key contributor to the design and development of the Metis system
  • Be responsible for operations for the Metis system including participation in out-of-hours on-call rota
  • Work with a full-remote team, with the option to be either full-remote, hybrid or office based (Paris) yourself
  • Be responsible for the quality and soundness of the system
  • Share your expertise on distributed systems
  • Work with other teams to identify, troubleshoot and resolve high impact issues

Algolia provides search and discovery solutions for businesses through a hosted search API. This API enables companies to create fast and relevant search experiences for their users, making it especially useful for e-commerce platforms and media companies. Algolia's services help developers, product managers, and business teams integrate advanced search capabilities into their websites or applications without needing to build the technology from scratch. The company operates on a subscription model, offering tiered plans based on the volume of searches and service levels. This allows businesses of all sizes to access Algolia's suite of APIs, which includes search and recommendation engines, while Algolia manages the infrastructure. This hosted approach ensures that search functions remain efficient and scalable as a client's data grows. Algolia's goal is to enhance user experience by providing tailored search solutions that are easy to implement and optimize.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$324.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery underscores Algolia's industry leadership and credibility.
  • Clients like Blindster and Breville have reported significant improvements in search conversions and revenue, showcasing the tangible benefits of Algolia's solutions.
  • The introduction of innovative features like 'Looking Similar' for image-based recommendations highlights Algolia's commitment to continuous improvement and staying ahead of market trends.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for search and discovery solutions is intense, with major players like Google and Amazon posing significant threats.
  • Reliance on AI and machine learning models requires constant updates and improvements, which can be resource-intensive and challenging to maintain.

What makes Algolia unique

  • Algolia's end-to-end AI-powered search solution sets it apart by offering a comprehensive suite of tools that go beyond basic search functionalities.
  • The company's focus on AI-driven personalization and dynamic re-ranking enhances user experience and drives higher conversion rates, distinguishing it from traditional search solutions.
  • Algolia's seamless integration options with platforms like commercetools provide businesses with flexible and efficient ways to implement advanced search capabilities without extensive development resources.

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