P3 Senior Programmer / Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Programmer/Engineer to lead the evolution of our search infrastructure. In this role, you will bridge the gap between traditional search relevance and modern AI-driven experiences. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing RAG-based solutions to enhance how users discover products, ensuring our search engine delivers precise, context-aware results at scale.
This position is not just about maintaining systems; it is about driving engineering excellence. You will mentor engineers across the team, fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation. Your work will directly impact the customer experience by solving complex business problems through advanced query optimization, ranking strategies, and semantic search capabilities.
Team Context
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and global partners to deliver flexible, high-impact solutions. The team values a customer-centric approach and excellent communication, ensuring that technical decisions align with broader business goals. We operate in a dynamic environment where agility and adaptability are key to success.
Hiring Process
Candidates will be evaluated on their technical depth in search algorithms and their ability to lead engineering initiatives. The process typically involves a review of your experience with search relevance tuning and RAG architectures, followed by discussions on your problem-solving approach and cultural fit.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, identity, or experience.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Remote
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleImplement lexical and semantic search algorithms including BM25 and tokenization
- check_circleBuild and integrate RAG-based architectures for LLM-assisted search use cases
- check_circleMentor engineers to promote a culture of engineering excellence and experimentation
- check_circleCollaborate with cross-functional and global teams to deliver business solutions
- check_circleDevelop and maintain search solutions using Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
- check_circleDesign and optimize search relevance and query performance for eCommerce platforms
- check_circleApply MLOps practices to manage machine learning models and pipelines
Requirements
- verified10+ years experience
- verified8+ years hands-on search relevance and software engineering
- verifiedElasticsearch, Solr, or OpenSearch experience
- verifiedLexical search algorithms (BM25, Semantic Search)
- verifiedRAG-based architectures for LLM-assisted search
- verifiedMLOps practices and tools
- verifiedPython and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- verifiedJava, Kotlin, Spring, Spring Boot experience
- verifiedSQL and NoSQL databases
- verifiedCloud environments (GCP, Azure, AWS)
- verifiedMicroservices, CI/CD, Distributed Systems
- verifiedDevOps, Agile/Scrum methodologies
- verifiedFull stack frameworks
- verifiedGoogle Analytics, BigQuery, Cassandra, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
- verifiedData manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Spark)
Nice to Have
Recent experience in Java, Kotlin, Spring, Spring Boot. Experience with Microservices, CI/CD, Event Oriented Architectures, and Distributed Systems. Experience with cloud environments (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Amazon Web Services). Experience leading product-oriented engineering development teams. Familiarity with DevOps practices/principles, Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and the product development lifecycle. Strong background in SQL and NoSQL databases. Familiarity with modern web APIs and full stack frameworks. Experience with Java, Google Analytics, BigQuery, Cassandra, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and in-memory caching. Familiarity with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Spark).
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A P3 Senior Programmer / Engineer at VMRD, Inc. is responsible for the following: Implement lexical and semantic search algorithms including BM25 and tokenization; Build and integrate RAG-based architectures for LLM-assisted search use cases; Mentor engineers to promote a culture of engineering excellence and experimentation; and Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to deliver business solutions.
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VMRD, Inc. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 10+ years experience; 8+ years hands-on search relevance and software engineering; Elasticsearch, Solr, or OpenSearch experience; Lexical search algorithms (BM25, Semantic Search); RAG-based architectures for LLM-assisted search; and MLOps practices and tools.
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P3 Senior Programmer / Engineer at VMRD, Inc. is based in Remote. This is a remote role.
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VMRD, Inc. has listed this P3 Senior Programmer / Engineer role as remote.
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P3 Senior Programmer / Engineer at VMRD, Inc. typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for P3 Senior Programmer / Engineer at VMRD, Inc. include Search Relevance; Search Query Optimization; Elasticsearch; Lucene; Solr; Opensearch; Lexical Search; and BM25.
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About VMRD, Inc.
VMRD, Inc. is a biotechnology research firm headquartered in Pullman, Washington, established in 1981 by D. Scott Adams, DVM, PhD. The organization currently employs more than 50 researchers, laboratory technicians, and support staff dedicated to advancing veterinary diagnostics. From its Washington base, VMRD develops and manufactures diagnostic test kits and associated reagents, which are distributed to markets in over 77 countries globally.
The company operates a specialized services division focused on testing raw materials, cells, and seeds for adventitious agents. These services address regulatory compliance and quality assurance requirements for the global serum, veterinary, and pharmaceutical sectors. As the organization continues to expand, it maintains a family-oriented culture grounded in the core values of integrity and quality. VMRD serves clients across the international veterinary and pharmaceutical industries by providing essential diagnostic tools and specialized testing solutions.
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