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OCLC is seeking a Senior Software Search Engineer to enhance search capabilities for its products, focusing on high-level design, development, and optimization of search systems using next-generation technologies.

Responsibilities: The role involves analyzing, designing, and developing software with a focus on search technologies, collaborating with teams, leading feature implementation, and championing innovation in search.

Skills: Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python, with expert knowledge in search technologies, including Lucene, and experience with large-scale systems and Big Data technologies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 3-5 years of software development including Java experience, with a strong emphasis on collaborative problem-solving and communication skills.

Location: Corporate Office - Dublin, United States; hybrid work environment (3 days in office).

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $110,000 - $145,000.

Together we make breakthroughs possible.

At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

Why join OCLC?

OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs Werecognize and rewardpeople and resultswith a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions—performance, experience, and skills—along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.

• We know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio.We’re committed to your success—both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.
• Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
• Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
• Health and wellness events
• Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Join us in transforming how people everywhere access informationand be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.

The Job Details are as follows:

OCLC is seeking a Senior Software Search Engineer to join our dynamic development team focused on enhancing search capabilities within WorldCat and other OCLC products. This role involves high-level design, development, and optimization of search systems, contributing directly to the core functionality that powers global library discovery.

The Senior Software Search Engineer at OCLC requires an understanding of search technologies, system design, and agile methodologies. The primary role is to develop large-scale, highly performant software leveraging a wide variety of programming languages and next-generation technologies. This includes search technologies that use Lucene. OCLC's search engine must meet stringent performance, access, and scalability requirements in order to make our vast dataset available to our member community.

Requirements:

• ·Analyze, design, develop, and test software programs and systems with a focus on search technologies.
• ·Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code using industry-standard programming practices.
• ·Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and delegate development tasks effectively.
• ·Lead the design and implementation of new features and enhancements across multiple system modules.
• ·Conduct and participate in unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing; recommend and implement improvements.
• ·Champion innovation in search technologies, staying current with emerging trends and tools.
• ·Drive the development and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of software development, with 3-5 years of Java programming experience.
• ·Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.
• ·Expert-level knowledge in:
• ·Java, Object-Oriented Design
• ·Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle
• ·RESTful web services
• ·Search technologies including full-text search and indexing (e.g., Lucene, Solr)
• ·Large-scale search systems and search architecture
• ·Experience with Big Data technologies and the Hadoop ecosystem.
• ·Solid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and database design principles.
• ·Strong communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.
• ·Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
• ·Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Highly Desired Skills
• ·Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop).
• ·Familiarity with Graph Search and vector databases.
• ·Hands-on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs).
• ·Monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic.
• ·Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• ·Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• ·Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• ·Expertise in performance optimization and stress testing.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Hybrid position requires three days in the office.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.