Staff AI Search Engineer: Vector & Hybrid Retrieval

Databricks Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is looking for a Staff Engineer for Search in Mountain View, California. This role involves driving the architecture and evolution of their next-generation Search product, ensuring high-quality data retrieval and enabling AI-driven applications.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in large-scale distributed systems, deep expertise in Search technologies, and strong leadership skills to mentor engineers and shape technical direction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in large-scale distributed systems.
• Expertise in Search technologies and relevance optimization.
• Strong foundation in algorithms and system design.

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture and evolution of the Search product.
• Identify challenges in indexing, storage, and execution.
• Lead engineering efforts from design to production.

Skills

Large-scale distributed systems

Search technologies (vector, keyword, hybrid)

Algorithms and data structures

Communication skills

Job description

Databricks Inc. is looking for a Staff Engineer for Search in Mountain View, California. This role involves driving the architecture and evolution of their next-generation Search product, ensuring high-quality data retrieval and enabling AI-driven applications.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in large-scale distributed systems, deep expertise in Search technologies, and strong leadership skills to mentor engineers and shape technical direction.