Job Description

India
Bengaluru

About Us

Sense is transforming the way companies hire with AI-powered technology designed to bring unprecedented speed, precision, and personalization to every step of the recruiting process. Our mission is to reimagine how organizations engage with talent--creating faster, smarter, and more human experiences for employers, recruiters, and job seekers alike.

Founded in 2015, Sense is a high-growth HR Tech SaaS company serving over 1,000 customers worldwide. With 250+ team members and backing from Google Ventures, SoftBank, Accel, and Avataar Ventures, we've scaled rapidly and continue to lead innovation in talent engagement and automation.

Our diverse and collaborative team is tackling one of the most universal challenges in the workforce--helping people find meaningful work faster. At Sense, you'll have the opportunity to shape innovative AI solutions that are changing how the world hires, impacting millions of careers globally. Join us in building the future of hiring.

As a

Staff Software Engineer on the Discover Team

, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of Sense's core

Search and Match services

-- the engine that powers how jobs connect with candidates and vice versa. This team is at the forefront of integrating

semantic search

,

machine learning

, and

LLM-powered matching

to deliver intelligent, high-precision recommendations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, Product, Design, and Data Science, to solve complex sourcing and talent engagement problems at scale. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure our systems meet the highest standards of reliability, scalability, and innovation.

Sense is a recognised leader in the

Intelligent Automation

space, and this role offers the opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible in search and personalisation for the talent ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Architecture & Design

Architect and implement scalable, high-performance, and fault-tolerant services for Search and Match. Partner with Product and Data Science teams to design systems that translate business goals into elegant technical solutions. Drive architectural decisions that balance innovation, velocity, and long-term maintainability.

2. Software Development & Innovation

Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code in

Python

and related technologies. Design and optimize

semantic search pipelines

and matching algorithms using vector databases and embeddings. Experiment with and integrate

LLM APIs

(e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or internal models) to enhance candidate-job matching and ranking. Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve relevance, performance, and developer productivity.

3. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor and coach engineers across the team, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence. Lead design reviews, establish best practices, and guide teams through complex technical decisions. Influence technical strategy and roadmap planning to align with company objectives.

4. Collaboration & Execution

Work closely with Product, Design, and QA to define clear requirements and deliver robust, user-centric solutions. Communicate complex ideas effectively across technical and non-technical audiences. Balance hands-on contribution with cross-team collaboration to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

5. Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

Leverage

AWS services

to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure supporting large-scale search and recommendation systems. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments for performance, cost, and reliability.

Job Requirement

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience (8-16 years) in System Design and Analytical skills to be able to take a problem statement and conceptualize solutions for the same Proven track record of building scalable and distributed systems. Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding development teams. In-depth understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-based solutions, and industry best practices. Ability to "do what it takes to get the job done" Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to contribute innovative ideas. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a dynamic team environment.

Additional Information

Perks & Benefits

Equity Medical insurance for employees and dependents Quarterly Professional Development allowance Company Wellness Days (On months without holidays, you are still given a 3-day weekend)

Sense is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our success and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.