Software Engineering Team Lead, AI and Search team (C/C++ or Rust)

Software Engineering Team Lead (AI and Search): Leading and growing a high-performing engineering team responsible for Redis’ Search and AI capabilities with an accent on real-time full-text search, vector similarity, and retrieval layers for modern AI systems, including RAG. Focus on setting strong engineering standards around performance, reliability, testing, and operational excellence.

Location: Must be based in EMEA . Hybrid working options from both home and the office

Company

Redis built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on.

What you will do

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team while remaining hands-on in design and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership in systems-level development using C, C++, and Rust.
• Drive enhancements to Redis’ AI and Search capabilities, including vector search, hybrid retrieval, and semantic caching.
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve CI/CD workflows to support high-velocity, high-quality releases.
• Set strong engineering standards around performance, reliability, testing, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in systems-level or database software development, including people leadership.
• At least 3+ years managing teams building software in C, C++, or Rust.
• Proven background working at a database company or on distributed data systems.
• Deep understanding of systems design topics such as memory management, concurrency, performance optimization, and distributed consistency.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, especially in distributed and global teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Nice to have

• Experience supporting AI infrastructure or platforms (search, retrieval, caching, or data layers).
• Experience improving developer productivity using AI-assisted tooling or workflows.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases, especially Redis, and their practical applications.
• Experience leading or maintaining open-source projects, or driving OSS contributions.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package formed by salary and equity grants.
• 25 days of flexible vacation time.
• Hybrid working options from both home and the office.
• Home internet & phone monthly allowance.
• One-time home-office setup allowance.
• Health and dental insurance for you.