Senior Software Engineer

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in search technologies, machine learning, and large-scale distributed systems. Specific focus on large model inference in low latency and GPU optimisation. You will work closely with a team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers to design, develop, and optimise our search and conversational AI engine platform.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of core components of Flipkart's next-generation search and conversational AI engine.
• Focus on large model inference in low latency and GPU optimisation.
• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Provide feedback to ensure best practices and SDLC adherence.
• Triage production or system issues and maintain high standards of operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, low level GPU optimisation.
• Strong understanding of information retrieval principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with search technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, or Lucene is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience with LLM inference engines such as VLLM, SGLang, or Ollama is required.
• 5+ years of experience in launching software productsand at least 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Skills

C++, Elasticsearch, Java, Lucene, Ollama, SGLang, Solr, vLLM