Principal Software Engineer - Search Infra - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

The role of Principal Software Engineer is within the Elasticsearch - Search Infra team at Elastic, a company focused on enabling users to effectively utilize their data through powerful search capabilities. This position involves delivering a robust search experience and requires deep expertise in search internals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, lead, and contribute to core search and indexing capabilities.
• Research advances in search infrastructure and retrieval algorithms.
• Collaborate with partners and product teams to shape the long-term technical vision for search.
• Drive innovation in Elasticsearch’s indexing, query execution, and relevance layers.
• Provide insights and continuously improve search domains as an expert.

Requirements

• Experience leading technical projects in search infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Proven knowledge in building sophisticated search platforms and robust software systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance.
• Hands-on experience with search technologies such as Elasticsearch, Lucene, or Solr.
• Strong skills in core Java and familiarity with advanced data structures.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on performance.
• Health coverage for employees and their families.
• Flexible working locations and schedules.
• Generous vacation days.
• Donation matching up to $2000.
• Up to 40 hours annually for volunteer projects.
• Minimum of 16 weeks parental leave.

Location

Remote position, with a preference for candidates in Portugal.

How to Apply

Please apply via the company's career page.

Deadline

No specific deadline stated.