[Remote] Staff Search Engineer (US)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CreatorIQ is the operating system for creator-led growth trusted by more than 1,300 global brands and agencies. As a Staff Search Engineer, you will lead the design and evolution of the real-time search platform, architecting Elasticsearch clusters and developing high-performance APIs in Go to ensure scalability and reliability.ResponsibilitiesEngage in back-end development to meet our product's evolving needs, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performance solutionsContribute to all stages of the product lifecycle, from conception to deployment, refinement, and scalingDesign, implement, and maintain ElasticSearch environments, aligning with the product’s performance and scalability requirementsWork collaboratively with product managers, architects, and other team members to deeply understand and address user needs and business objectivesUphold high standards in software development with a focus on clean, testable, and maintainable codeParticipate actively in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous refinement of our development processesFoster a culture of ownership where team members feel empowered and accountable for their contributionsSkills7-10+ years of software development experience with a strong background in computer science3+ years of recent ElasticSearch experience or similarCapability to design and work with complex systems and high-load servicesIn-depth knowledge of ElasticSearch and familiarity with AWS infrastructureProven experience in Golang development or a strong willingness to learn and adaptSolid foundation in computing theory, including OOP principles, database theory (RDBMS, NoSQL), and network interactionsExperience with REST API development, web application frameworks, testing frameworks, and version control systems (GIT)Proficiency in Python, PHP, or JavaScript (Node.js), Java, particularly in building scalable, high-load servicesFamiliarity with CI/CD processes and Agile development methodologiesPractical communication skills in English for working in an international team environmentBackground in Laravel, Symfony Framework, or other significant frameworks is a plusExperience or certifications in cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Knowledge of orchestration and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes)A passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest industry trendsBenefitsOffers EquityPeople: work with talented, collaborative, and friendly people who love what they do.Guidance: utilize our learning platform to fully get the training and tools you’ll need to become successful here from your first day with us.Surprise meal stipends: work from home can’t stop the enjoyment of someone else making a meal for you!Work/life harmony: 15 days of vacation, floating and set holidays, wellness allowance, and paid parental leave.Whole Health Package: medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and more.Savings: a 401k (USA) plan to help you plan ahead.Work from home stipend: to assist you in setting up a home office that works for you (or buy a new dog leash - your choice!).Company OverviewCreatorIQ is a software to unify and power advanced influencer marketing. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Culver City, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.creatoriq.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCreatorIQ has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.