# Lead Software Engineer, Search (Semantic Platform) at BigCommerce

- Company: BigCommerce
- What the company does: Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: http://www.bigcommerce.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-31
- Apply: https://bigcommerce.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Commerce/job/Austin-TX/Lead-Software-Engineer---Search--Semantic-Platform-_JR102797
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/bigcommerce-lead-software-engineer-search-semantic-platform/

## About the role

Architect the Future of Search: Lead the design and implementation of semantic search capabilities, utilizing OpenSearch to build a robust, hybrid search (BM25 + vector) capability from the ground up Iterate & Optimize: Continuously evaluate, benchmark, and fine-tune search relevance, ranking models, and k-NN/neural search configurations within OpenSearch

## What they're looking for

- require payment of recruitment fees from candidates,
- request personally identifiable information through unsanctioned websites or applications,
- attempt to solicit money from you as part of the hiring process or as part of an employment offer,
- solicit money to complete visa requirements as part of a job offer