Senior Engineer

Intelligence Node is the real-time product intelligence data powerhouse powering modern retail. We sit at the center of the digital shelf - transforming pricing, assortment, promotions, search, content, and media signals into actionable intelligence that drives growth, precision, and accountability.

Our proprietary product graph and industry-leading product matching methodology, delivering 99% accuracy, tracks over 1.2 billion products, 190,000+ brands, and 1,400+ categories. This intelligence fuels more than $600 billion in global retail revenue, giving retailers unmatched visibility into how products perform, compete, and convert across every channel.

As commerce increasingly happens at the intersection of creativity, content, clicks, and conversion, Intelligence Node provides the real-time clarity retailers need to shape exceptional customer experiences and win in an increasingly transparent marketplace.

Acquired by Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) in 2024, Intelligence Node is now integrating with Acxiom and Omnicom Media (Omnicom, NYSE: OMC), serving as foundational technology at the heart of the worlds largest advertising, sales, and marketing ecosystem. Together, we are redefining how retail performance, media strategy, and creativity converge in the age of intelligent commerce.

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled engineer with expert proficiency in C++ or Golang, strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and familiarity with NoSQL systems (MongoDB/Cassandra). The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing search and ranking algorithms, applying information retrieval techniques, and ensuring high-quality, relevant search results at scale.

The ideal candidate will be strong in performance tuning, debugging, and problem-solving, especially in handling complex web scraping challenges. Experience working on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for deployment, scaling, and production operations is essential. Proficiency with Git and strong communication and collaboration skills are required for working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Requirements:

46 years of hands-on industry experience in backend/system development (C++)

• Expert proficiency in C++ or Golang, with strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB/Cassandra).
• Hands-on experience in building and optimizing search functionality, including ranking algorithms and information retrieval techniques.
• Strong skills in performance testing, profiling, debugging, and optimizing large-scale systems.
• Experience with web scraping challenges, data extraction, or distributed crawling systems.
• Practical experience deploying and scaling applications on AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Strong understanding of Git, CI/CD practices, and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ownership, communication, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Additional Preferred Skills (Optional but Recommended)

• Experience working with distributed systems, microservices, or message queues such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar monitoring solutions.
• Ability to take end-to-end ownership of featuresfrom design and architecture to deployment and performance tuning.
• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.