Principal Software Engineer - Search Algorithms - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

A Principal Software Engineer is sought to join the Elasticsearch - Search team at Elastic, a company focused on delivering a robust search experience through innovative search and AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to produce an industry-leading vector database offering.
• Contribute to Elasticsearch by building new search features and fixing bugs.
• Work with a distributed team on vector search capabilities.
• Act as an expert in Elasticsearch vector similarity.
• Collaborate with community members on issues and pull requests.
• Write idiomatic modern Java as a primary coding language.

Requirements

• Professional experience with vector similarity and vector databases.
• Strong skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs.
• Able to work autonomously on projects from design to implementation.
• Comfortable in collaborative settings, including asynchronous communication.
• Familiarity with data storage technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record in using AI to enhance code development and optimization.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and teams effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on performance.
• Health coverage for employees and their families.
• Flexible work locations and schedules.
• Generous vacation days each year.
• Financial donation match program.
• Volunteer project time off.
• Minimum 16 weeks of parental leave.

Location

Remote position, with a scope that implies work from Poland.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the Elastic careers page for application instructions.

Deadline

No specific deadline stated.