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Senior Search Engineer

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ClickUp is the world’s only all-in-one productivity platform that flexes to the way people want to work. It replaces all individual workplace productivity tools with a single, unified platform that includes project management, document collaboration, whiteboards, spreadsheets, and AI. With our headquarters based in San Diego and a rapidly expanding global presence, we are shaping the future of work. Join our team at ClickUp, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide, and help millions of users be more productive - saving them at least one day every week. 🦄

ClickUp is seeking a talented and experienced Search Engineer to join our team and help revolutionize our search capabilities. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll be responsible for optimizing and enhancing our search functionality, which is a critical feature of our platform and underpins our AI efforts.

Your impact at ClickUp

As a Search Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, optimizing, and scaling our search infrastructure. You'll work with OpenSearch/ElasticSearch technologies to ensure users can instantly find exactly what they need across their workspace. Your expertise will directly contribute to making ClickUp the most intuitive and responsive productivity platform available.

Core Responsibilities

Design and implement robust search solutions that scale with our rapidly growing user base
Improve search relevance, accuracy, and speed to deliver the most relevant results to users at blazing fast speeds
Improve out real-time indexing pipelines to ensure search results remain up-to-date
Create measurement frameworks to evaluate and improve search quality
Build and enhance vector search capabilities to power next-generation search experiences
Collaborate with AI, backend, and product teams to integrate search into new features
Troubleshoot complex search-related issues at scale
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices

Technical requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of experience as a search engineer or in a directly related role
Strong expertise in search technologies, particularly OpenSearch/ElasticSearch
Experience measuring and optimizing search quality
Experience with high-volume, distributed data processing systems
Proven ability to optimize query parsing, indexing, and relevance tuning for search systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with vector embeddings and semantic search implementations
Experience with TypeScript in backend systems
Track record of architecting search solutions that maintain performance under heavy load
Experience applying machine learning and NLP to enhance search relevance
Knowledge of information retrieval concepts and search evaluation metrics

Join Our Mission

At ClickUp, we're committed to building the future of productivity software. As our Search Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the core functionality of our platform and driving our AI initiatives forward. Join us in our mission to make the world more productive!

ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Salary and Benefits

At ClickUp, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note that the actual compensation for this position may vary and is dependent on factors such as geographic location, interview performance, years of experience, education level, and specific skills. We encourage candidates to discuss compensation expectations during the interview process to ensure alignment with their qualifications and our company’s compensation philosophy.

This position is eligible for the following benefits and perks:

Equity
401k
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Spending accounts
Life & Disability
Paid parental leave
Flexible paid time off
Sabbatical program
Enhanced employee assistance program
Employee wellness stipend
Professional development stipend

USA Salary Range (OTE)

$160,000—$205,000 USD

Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!

ClickUp was founded on a culture of hard work, consistent growth, and a desire to break norms. We’re a values-driven company and hire based on ambition, merit, and a willingness to do what it takes to succeed. We don’t care where you’re from, what you look like, or who you’re in a relationship with—we hire the best people for the job, and create an environment that supports employees on their journey to do the most exciting work of their lives! ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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What You Should Know About Senior Search Engineer, ClickUp

Are you a talented Search Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment? At ClickUp, the world's premier all-in-one productivity platform, we are redefining how people work. With our headquarters nestled in sunny San Diego and our reach expanding globally, we are on a mission to help millions become more productive—saving at least one day a week! As a Senior Search Engineer, your role will be pivotal in optimizing and enhancing our search capabilities, a core feature that powers our AI evolution. You'll collaborate closely with various teams and be responsible for designing and scaling our search infrastructure utilizing powerful technologies like OpenSearch/ElasticSearch. Your efforts will ensure that users can quickly and accurately find exactly what they need, making ClickUp the most intuitive productivity tool available. From improving search relevance and speed to mentoring junior engineers, your work will be dynamic and rewarding. If you possess a strong background in search technologies and a passion for building cutting-edge solutions, we want you on our team. Join ClickUp’s revolution and help shape the future of productivity software!

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What are the core responsibilities of a Senior Search Engineer at ClickUp?

As a Senior Search Engineer at ClickUp, you'll be integral to designing robust search solutions that cater to our expanding user base. Your core responsibilities will include optimizing search relevance and speed, enhancing real-time indexing pipelines, and building frameworks to improve search quality. You will collaborate with AI and product teams, troubleshoot complex search issues, and mentor junior team members.