Search Engineer
About the role
Job Description
As a Search Engineer at DeviantArt, you will join our core engineering team to design, develop, and maintain the search infrastructure powering discovery for millions of users. You will focus on the product application of search—working directly on ranking, query analysis, and system integration—while collaborating with data science teams to deliver high-quality features at scale using modern systems like Vespa.
- Design, build, and optimize core search and indexing systems utilizing technologies like Vespa and managed AWS services
- Develop and implement sophisticated algorithms for search relevance, ranking, and personalization
- Work extensively within the Vespa framework to develop application packages, custom components, and deployment strategies
- Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and front-end engineers to translate insights into impactful search features
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and fine-tune search performance and system stability using AWS observability tools
- Implement A/B tests to measure the impact of search changes on key user engagement metrics
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in building and operating large-scale search systems using technologies like Vespa or Elasticsearch
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and Java
- Hands-on expertise operating distributed applications within a cloud environment, preferably using managed AWS services
- Solid understanding of information retrieval concepts, ranking algorithms, and query analysis strategies
- Passion for art, creativity, and the DeviantArt community
- Experience with modern AI techniques (e.g., embedding models, RAG) – an advantage
Additional Information
DeviantArt is the world's largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts. Our mission is to allow people to connect and express themselves through the creation and sharing of art. As part of our core engineering team, you will directly influence how millions of people discover and interact with art globally, working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, art-loving environment.
We believe the best innovation happens when we mix deep focus work with in-person connection. While you'll work from home most of the week, we require this person to be in our Vancouver office every Thursday.
The approximate base compensation is $130,000 - 185,000 CAD In addition to base pay you will receive company RSUs as part of the compensation package.
The final offer may vary and will be determined by various factors including candidate profile and ideal qualifications.
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About Wix.com, Inc.
Wix.com is a leading cloud-based development platform with over 200 million users worldwide. We provide tools to allow anyone in the world to build their online presence and grow their business.
Wix was built around the idea that everyone should have access to the tools they need to be successful online. It’s this thinking that has driven Wix at every turn and in every aspect, from how we work with our users - to how we treat our own people. We believe that everyone should have the ability, right, and opportunity to grow, succeed, make a meaningful impact and have fun doing it.
Our environment is global, fast-paced, fun and creative, and our vision for the future is very ambitious! With an amazing group of 5,000+ professionals - who also happen to be great people - we operate on trust and transparency, and believe that personal development comes with ownership and responsibility. We work hard to empower our people by giving them everything they need to create, innovate and make the online lives of our users the best they can be.
In our U.S. offices you’ll find plenty of career opportunities in customer care, sales, customer success, business development, marketing, and more.
Join Us!
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Search Engineer
About the role
Job Description
As a Search Engineer at DeviantArt, you will join our core engineering team to design, develop, and maintain the search infrastructure powering discovery for millions of users. You will focus on the product application of search—working directly on ranking, query analysis, and system integration—while collaborating with data science teams to deliver high-quality features at scale using modern systems like Vespa.
- Design, build, and optimize core search and indexing systems utilizing technologies like Vespa and managed AWS services
- Develop and implement sophisticated algorithms for search relevance, ranking, and personalization
- Work extensively within the Vespa framework to develop application packages, custom components, and deployment strategies
- Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and front-end engineers to translate insights into impactful search features
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and fine-tune search performance and system stability using AWS observability tools
- Implement A/B tests to measure the impact of search changes on key user engagement metrics
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in building and operating large-scale search systems using technologies like Vespa or Elasticsearch
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and Java
- Hands-on expertise operating distributed applications within a cloud environment, preferably using managed AWS services
- Solid understanding of information retrieval concepts, ranking algorithms, and query analysis strategies
- Passion for art, creativity, and the DeviantArt community
- Experience with modern AI techniques (e.g., embedding models, RAG) – an advantage
Additional Information
DeviantArt is the world's largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts. Our mission is to allow people to connect and express themselves through the creation and sharing of art. As part of our core engineering team, you will directly influence how millions of people discover and interact with art globally, working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, art-loving environment.
We believe the best innovation happens when we mix deep focus work with in-person connection. While you'll work from home most of the week, we require this person to be in our Vancouver office every Thursday.
The approximate base compensation is $130,000 - 185,000 CAD In addition to base pay you will receive company RSUs as part of the compensation package.
The final offer may vary and will be determined by various factors including candidate profile and ideal qualifications.
Not the right fit? Search for Search Engineer jobs in Vancouver, BC
About Wix.com, Inc.
Wix.com is a leading cloud-based development platform with over 200 million users worldwide. We provide tools to allow anyone in the world to build their online presence and grow their business.
Wix was built around the idea that everyone should have access to the tools they need to be successful online. It’s this thinking that has driven Wix at every turn and in every aspect, from how we work with our users - to how we treat our own people. We believe that everyone should have the ability, right, and opportunity to grow, succeed, make a meaningful impact and have fun doing it.
Our environment is global, fast-paced, fun and creative, and our vision for the future is very ambitious! With an amazing group of 5,000+ professionals - who also happen to be great people - we operate on trust and transparency, and believe that personal development comes with ownership and responsibility. We work hard to empower our people by giving them everything they need to create, innovate and make the online lives of our users the best they can be.
In our U.S. offices you’ll find plenty of career opportunities in customer care, sales, customer success, business development, marketing, and more.
Join Us!