Program Manager - PRGMGR

Senior AI Search & Agentic Systems EngineerOnsite - Santa Clara, CAWe are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and build intelligent search and agentic automation systems that combine traditional full-stack engineering with modern AI capabilities. You'll work across the stack — from backend services and data pipelines to AI-driven retrieval and agent orchestration — to deliver high-impact, production-grade solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Python, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.Build and enhance React.js front-end applications with clean, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces.Architect and optimize search solutions using Elasticsearch and Azure AI Search, including index design, query performance tuning, and relevance Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to power intelligent search and Q&A experiences, integrating vector search with LLM-based and deploy Claude-based agents and Claude Skills to automate workflows, orchestrate multi-step tasks, and integrate with internal/external systems.Develop and manage data models and queries using PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient schema design and query performance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, data, DevOps) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, security, and CI/CD across all systems.Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance in production environments.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong proficiency in Python and Java (Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks).Hands-on experience with React.js for front-end development.Deep expertise in Elasticsearch — index design, aggregations, query DSL, performance tuning.Experience with Azure AI Search (formerly Cognitive Search) — semantic search, vector indexing, hybrid search.Practical experience building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, including embedding generation, vector stores, and LLM building or integrating Claude agents and Claude Skills (or similar LLM agent frameworks) for task experience with PostgreSQL — schema design, optimization, and query writing.Understanding of API design (REST/GraphQL) and microservices architecture.Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP a plus).Nice to HaveExperience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments.Exposure to enterprise data pipelines (Databricks, Hadoop, or similar).Prior experience integrating LLM-based tools into enterprise workflows (LMS, CRM, ERP systems).Soft SkillsStrong problem-solving and analytical thinking.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills to work across engineering, product, and business teams.