Senior Software Engineer, Recommendation Architecture - San Jose

ce, live and other businesses or apps. Based on the internal infrastructure, the platform holds massive number of cloud native clusters, indexes, and stream tasks, which are all relative to the global recommendation system. Our platform serves algorithm or architecture engineers and brings convenience for system deployment and operation. Both the codes of platform backend and middlewares are maintained at the same time.

Responsibilities

1. Build the global recommendation control planes with metadata sync networks.
2. Optimizing the end-to-end user experience of the platform and make it more efficient for global teams.
3. Work with the middlewares team and deliver cloud native platform solutions for new middlewares and algorithms.
4. Join the long-time task for building better index platform, feature platform, data center and other products in our team.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields, with at least 2 years of relevant experience;
2. Familiar with Python/C++/Go program development (at least one), striving for high-quality code and focusing on the technical quality of the code.
3. Familiar with Linux system and MySQL/Redis database, with high proficiency in multi-threading and performance optimization;
4. Familiar with cloud native application/workflow development and better have a good experience in PAAS platform development.
5. Independent thinking, able to take the initiative to identify problems, systematic problem analysis, and problem-solving skills.
6. Have the ability to learn, explore, and research in unfamiliar areas.

Preferred Qulifications

1. Knowledge of recommendation system.
2. Active in open-source projects and know how to improve developer experience.

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Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136800 - $280000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.