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Senior Search Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$123K - $169K/yr

... remote position open to candidates based in the United States. We also have co-working spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York. Responsibilities * Design and Implement Scalable Indexing ...

You.com

Senior Search Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$190K - $260K/yr

... remote position open to candidates based in the United States. We also have co-working spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York. Responsibilities * Design and Implement Scalable Indexing ...

PM2CM

Cost Engineer Hybrid-Remote

Anaheim, CA · On-site +1

Hybrid-Remote (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office/field) JOB OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE HIRING JUNIOR ... INDEX, MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, SUBTOTAL, IF, OFFSET, PIVOT TABLES & CHARTS) * Candidate will ...

PM2CM

Cost Engineer Hybrid-Remote

San Bernardino, CA · On-site +1

Hybrid-Remote (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office/field) JOB OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE HIRING JUNIOR ... INDEX, MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, SUBTOTAL, IF, OFFSET, PIVOT TABLES & CHARTS) * Candidate will ...

PM2CM

Cost Engineer Hybrid-Remote

Riverside, CA · On-site +1

Hybrid-Remote (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office/field) JOB OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE HIRING JUNIOR ... INDEX, MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, SUBTOTAL, IF, OFFSET, PIVOT TABLES & CHARTS) * Candidate will ...

PM2CM

Cost Engineer Hybrid-Remote

Pomona, CA · On-site +1

Hybrid-Remote (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office/field) JOB OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE HIRING JUNIOR ... INDEX, MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, SUBTOTAL, IF, OFFSET, PIVOT TABLES & CHARTS) * Candidate will ...

DocuSign

Director, Software Engineering

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$202K - $299K/yr

Drive operational excellence and system performance by optimizing indexing latency, search ... Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is ...

Symmetry

Remote Sales Part Time Full Time

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

Sales Representative Full-time - Part-time Remote Organization Description: At The Edson Agency ... We protect families with life, whole life, mortgage protection, annuities, index universal life ...

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How much do remote indexer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote indexer in California is $18.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $25.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote indexer?

A Remote Indexer is responsible for organizing, tagging, and categorizing data, documents, or digital content to improve searchability and accessibility. This role often involves analyzing information, applying metadata, and ensuring consistency based on specific guidelines. Remote Indexers typically work in industries like publishing, legal services, libraries, or data management. The job requires attention to detail, familiarity with indexing standards, and the ability to work independently from home.

What does a remote indexer do?

A typical day for a Remote Indexer involves reviewing large volumes of digital or physical content, assigning relevant keywords or codes, and entering this data into organizational systems. The role is highly independent, but indexers often collaborate with content managers, librarians, or project leads to clarify criteria and ensure consistency in indexing standards. Regular team check-ins or virtual meetings are common to discuss progress and address specific challenges. Since deadlines and accuracy are critical, effective communication and responsiveness to feedback are important aspects of daily work. Over time, experienced indexers may advance to roles such as lead indexer, metadata specialist, or digital content manager.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a remote indexer?

To thrive as a Remote Indexer, you need excellent attention to detail, strong data organization skills, and the ability to accurately categorize and summarize diverse information, often supported by a degree in library science or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard indexing software, databases, and digital content management systems is typically required. Exceptional time management, self-motivation, and clear written communication are important soft skills for success in a remote work environment. These capabilities ensure that information is accurately organized and accessible, supporting efficient retrieval and high-quality data management.

How much do remote indexers get paid?

Remote indexers typically earn between $10 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, the complexity of the indexing tasks, and the employer. Some positions may offer project-based pay or part-time schedules, with pay rates varying accordingly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Indexer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,472 per year, or $19 per hour.

Senior Search Engineer

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

You.com
Software Development • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about You.comexternal

$123K - $169K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

You.com is an AI Infrastructure company and designed to empower customers with the highest quality search and AI tools. At You.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world-one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control.

We're building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. At You.com, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow your career in an environment that values creativity, diversity, and curiosity. If you're ready to make a difference and help us revolutionize the way people search and work, we'd love to have you join us!

About the Role

As a Search Engineer at You.com, you will blend deep analytical thinking with practical engineering skills to investigate, develop, and implement novel solutions for our search indexing systems. Your work will focus on advancing the core technology that powers our search engine, ensuring that our index is comprehensive, up-to-date, and optimized for speed and relevance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex research into practical, scalable applications.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States. We also have co-working spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York.

Responsibilities

  • Design and Implement Scalable Indexing Systems: Architect, prototype, and maintain efficient, robust, and distributed indexing pipelines for web-scale data.
  • Advance Search Retrieval/Ranking: Research and apply state-of-the-art methods (NLP, ranking, ML) to improve index quality, freshness, and retrieval performance.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with data engineers, ML engineers, and product teams to integrate novel features and user signals into the search systems.
  • Profound love for Speed and Efficiency: Profile and optimize indexing workflows for low latency and high throughput.
  • Evaluate and Benchmark: Define success metrics, run experiments, and analyze results to guide development and measure impact.
  • Stay Current: Keep up with the latest research in information retrieval, large language models, and distributed systems-bringing fresh ideas to You.com's search stack.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in search indexing, information retrieval, or large-scale data systems.
  • Strong programming skills in Rust/ C++ (for high performance) and Python
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems.
  • Experience with experimental design, prototyping, and translating research into production.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Practical experience equivalent or equal to a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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