Principal Software Developer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

The role involves joining the Elasticsearch - Search team as a Principal Software Developer at Elastic, a company focused on providing scalable search solutions using AI. The team, composed of expert engineers, aims to deliver a robust and feature-rich search experience, particularly enhancing vector similarity search functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to produce an industry-leading vector database offering with unmatched speed and relevance in search.
• Build new search features and fix bugs in Elasticsearch, potentially inventing new algorithms or data structures.
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team on vector search capabilities.
• Serve as the expert on Elasticsearch's implementation of vector similarity and enhance it based on feedback and instincts.
• Engage with community members on issues and pull requests, managing them as needed.
• Write idiomatic modern Java, as the majority of Elasticsearch is developed in this language.

Requirements

• Experience with vector similarity on a search platform or in academic research.
• Professional experience with vector similarity, vector databases, and relevant algorithms like HNSW or IVF.
• Strong skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs.
• Ability to guide projects from beginning to end autonomously, including technical design and component development.
• Effective collaborative development skills, particularly in remote and asynchronous environments.
• Familiarity with various data storage technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Track record of using AI to accelerate development and optimize complex systems.
• Experience transitioning between different projects and teams based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on work and not previous salary.
• Health coverage for employees and their families in many locations.
• Flexible work locations and schedules.
• Generous vacation days each year.
• Financial donation matching program up to $2000.
• Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects.
• Parental leave of a minimum of 16 weeks.

Location

This is a remote role based in Canada.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the Elastic careers page.

Deadline

No specific deadline stated.