Lead Software Engineer - Ecommerce Search

Diversified Services Network, Inc.•Broomfield, CO

3d•$160,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Engineer to join our team! 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. 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.

Requirements

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

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.