Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Scale

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Algolia

Algolia

501-1,000 employees

Provides search and discovery solutions via API

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Senior

London, UK

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • Fluent in modern C++, Golang and complex algorithms
  • A rock-solid foundation in Computer Science (data structures, algorithms, software design)
  • Rigor in high code quality, automated testing, and other engineering best practices
  • Want to work on a complex C++ codebase + experience working on distributed backends
  • Experience in the design of major components and leading engineers in the delivery
  • Professional spoken and written English skills
Responsibilities
  • Be a key contributor to the design, development, and ultimately operation of the Search engine system at scale
  • Be responsible of the quality, soundness of the system
  • Work with other teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve high impact issues
  • Be responsible for operations for Algolia Search including participation in out-of-hours on-call rotation

Algolia offers search and discovery solutions through a hosted search API, enabling businesses to create fast and relevant search experiences. Its services are particularly useful for e-commerce platforms and media companies, providing extensive guides and support for easy integration. Algolia operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to access its APIs without managing infrastructure, which ensures scalability and reliability. The company aims to enhance user experience by helping businesses implement tailored search functionalities.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$324.8M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant boosts Algolia's market credibility.
  • The rise of headless commerce platforms creates integration opportunities for Algolia.
  • Increased demand for AI-driven personalization enhances Algolia's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AWS's search solutions could impact Algolia's market share.
  • Reliance on AWS Marketplace makes Algolia vulnerable to changes in AWS policies.
  • Rapid AI advancements by competitors may outpace Algolia's innovations.

What makes Algolia unique

  • Algolia offers a unique end-to-end AI Search and Discovery platform.
  • The company provides flexible, usage-based pricing with a Pay-As-You-Go model.
  • Algolia's integration with commercetools offers seamless real-time data synchronization.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options