Staff Software Engineer, Search Platform - Backend
Turo· Internet· Oct 12, 2026 · 15d ago
San Francisco
Hybrid
Full-time
Staff
$182K–$228K
7+ years exp
Job description
About the team
Turo s Search Platform is looking for brilliant Staff, Software Engineer who have a passion for consumer products and want to join an energetic team that is changing the way people think about travel.
We ship code daily, A/B test extensively, and have a primary role in creating the product from inception to implementation. There s much to do, and you ll be responsible for making some real cool stuff happen. Our APIs, internal services, and web apps are at the core of our stable of software that s reinventing mobility.
What you will do
You will build scalable, low-latency, highly available distributed systems that power and evolve the infrastructure behind our Search Platform.
You will collaborate extensively with product management, design, and engineers to develop product features that drive our metrics.
You will produce high-quality maintainable code, test it, collaboratively review it and ship it.
You will identify areas to improve and scale our architecture and application design.
You will develop tools and utilities to diagnose and fix problems.
Ensure proper technical design and documentation.
Work efficiently in a constantly changing and growing environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are desired.
Your profile
Typically a minimum of 7 years experience shipping high-scale code to production.
Hands-on experience with search engines (Opensearch or Elasticsearch)
Strong proficiency in cloud-native architectures (AWS, Kubernetes, etc.)
Fluent in at least one language - e.g., Java, Python, Ruby, Go, or C
Possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, database concepts, distributed systems, and search.
Enjoys solving problems and helping others meet their goals.
Passionate about search, streaming, database or other backend technologies.
Bonus if you have
Bachelor s/Master s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
Experience working with ML-based ranking infrastructure.
Strong communicator - Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers is no problem for you.
For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $182,000–$228,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.
Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This is central to how we work, and this role will be subject to our current in-office hybrid schedule that requires Turists to work in the office three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We expect that employees will meet these required in-office days consistently as part of their role. Your recruiter can share more information about this requirement and the in-office perks Turo offers.
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Benefits Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
Retirement employer match
Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
Turo host matching program
Turo travel credit
Cell phone and internet stipend
Paid time off to relax and recharge
Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities
We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that s underrepresented in tech, we d love to meet you.
Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you don t meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.
About Turo
Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you re flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver s seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.
Discover Turo at turo.com , the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes .
Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.
Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.
We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing PeopleOps turo.com.
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