Remote Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join a team of ambitious, supportive Dragons with diverse backgrounds but a shared passion to deliver on our mission to reduce the burden of disease — and enjoy the journey along the way.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in API development using Python and API frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, Django, etc
• 5+ years of experience in search technologies
• Design and implement advanced indexing and ranking techniques to optimize search performance and relevance
• Utilize frontend frameworks to support PoC execution and ensure design system pull-through, delivering high-quality user interfaces
• Work closely with Data teams to manage large volumes of data processing, optimizing data workflows and ensuring efficient data handling
• Leverage your expertise in AWS infrastructure components to design and implement scalable, reliable, and performant systems
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture

Responsibilities

• Create search systems that can handle growing amounts of data and user requests efficiently
• Improve code efficiency to enhance performance, accuracy, and resource utilization
• Build systems to effectively collect, process, and store large amounts of information
• Manage cross-engineering teams' technical dependencies
• Set a high bar for technical quality and Establish technical standards for several teams in the organization
• Help shape the overall structure and design of software systems at Komodo
• Provided mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern frontend development frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Strong understanding of search algorithms and information retrieval techniques
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their application in search and data processing
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams
• A proactive, results-oriented approach, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business needs
• A passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a broad range of supplemental benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Prepaid legal assistance
• Paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement
• 100% company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance