ClickUp - Senior Backend Engineer, Search

• 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 • 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 • 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! • 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! • At ClickUp, we assess every candidate based on the potential impact they can have. We hire the best people for the job and support each person’s journey to build their boldest career.