Lead Backend Engineer

Key Skills: Search Technologies (Elasticsearch, Solr, OpenSearch), Machine Learning, Java/Python/Scala, Distributed Systems, NLP, LLMs Roles and Responsibilities: Develop and optimize search algorithms, ranking models, and ML-based relevance solutions. Work on backend services and distributed systems to scale search functionalities. Build efficient, scalable, and maintainable solutions for query understanding, auto-suggestions, and ranking. Collaborate with ML scientists, engineers, and product teams to enhance Myntra?s search experience. Stay updated with the latest advancements in ML, NLP, and search technologies to drive continuous improvements. Skills Required: 6-8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in an ML role. Strong expertise in search technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, or OpenSearch, with a deep understanding of query processing and ranking. Hands-on experience with ML-based solutions. Proficiency in backend technologies (Java, Python, or Scala) and distributed computing frameworks (Spark, Kafka, or similar). Experience in building and scaling high-performance, real-time search systems in a production environment. Strong problem-solving and system design skills with the ability to balance technical depth with business impact. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with NLP, LLMs, or deep learning for search. Education: Bachelor?s or Master?s in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, ML, or related fields