Senior C++ Developer

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Québec, QC
Software
The Role
The expert behind our indexing technology  

As a Senior C++ Developer in our Query Execution unit, you'll take a leading role in crafting high-performance search and indexing algorithms. You'll be at the cutting edge of innovation in search technology and AI, driving advancements that push the boundaries of what's possible. We're seeking someone with a deep passion for C++, who truly grasps the nuances that make it the go-to language for top-tier performance.

Here is what makes this opportunity exciting: 

At Coveo, we're redefining how the world interacts with information. You’ll have the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that are transforming industries. If you're someone who thrives on solving complex challenges in high-performance systems, this is the role for you!

In this team, there’s no limit to what you can learn. You will ramp-up on our search technology and contribute to innovative projects that support our Generative AI. 

Here is a glimpse at your responsibilities: 
  • Design, develop, and optimize C++ code for high-performance search and indexing algorithms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data science and product to create innovative solutions.
  • Analyze and improve the performance of existing systems, ensuring they meet scalability and efficiency requirements.
  • Contribute to the architecture of new features and services that push the boundaries of search and AI technologies.
  • Stay on top of the latest trends in C++ development, system architecture, and performance optimization to ensure we remain at the forefront of innovation.
Here is what will qualify you for the role: 
  • A minimum of about 5 years experience in software development with C++ (familiarity with version 17 and above is a great asset).
  • Expertise in producing reusable, scalable, quality code within a complex context.
  • Resourcefulness, growth mindset and a track record of solving complex problems as a software developer.
Here is what would make you stand out:
  • Experience building large systems hosted in the Cloud.
  • Knowledge in the Information Retrieval field (DIY tools like Elasticsearch, Open Search, Vespa, Vector Databases, AI Search).
  • Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Do you think you can bring this role to life? 

You don’t need to check every single box; passion goes a long way and we appreciate that skillsets are transferable.

Send us your application, we want to get to know you! 

Join the #Coveolife! 

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of, for example, age, gender, disability, gaps in CV, national or ethnic background. We know that applying for a new role is a lot of work and we really appreciate your time.

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HQ: Québec
763 Employees

What We Do

Coveo powers the digital experiences of the world’s most innovative brands serving millions of people and billions of interactions across every digital experience. After a decade of enriching our market-leading platform with forward-thinking global enterprises, we know what it takes to gain a trusted AI-experience advantage.

We strongly believe that the future is business-to-person, that experience is today’s competitive front line, a make or break for every business.

For enterprises to achieve this AI-experience advantage at scale, it is imperative to have an Enterprise Spinal and composable ability to deliver AI semantic search and generative experiences at each customer and employee interaction.

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