Principal Software Engineer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

The role involves working as a Principal Software Engineer for Elasticsearch at Elastic, focusing on enhancing vector similarity search functionality. This position requires collaboration with a globally-distributed team to deliver innovative and robust search features.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to produce an industry-leading vector database offering with unparalleled speed and relevance in search.
• Contribute to Elasticsearch by building new search features and fixing bugs, while ensuring code understandability.
• Work collaboratively with experienced engineers on vector search capabilities.
• Become the go-to expert on Elasticsearch's implementation of vector similarity.
• Engage with the community on issues and pull requests, managing them as necessary.
• Write idiomatic modern Java code.

Requirements

• Experience in implementing vector similarity techniques on large-scale search platforms or in academic research.
• Proficient in core Java and familiar with data structures and concurrency.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage projects from technical design to development.
• Strong collaborative skills, especially in remote environments.
• Familiarity with data storage technologies, including Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record in using AI for development, debugging, and optimization.
• Capacity to collaborate across functions and adapt to different projects based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with typical starting range €67.000 — €106.000 EUR.
• Health coverage for employees and their families in various locations.
• Flexible work locations and schedules.
• Generous vacation days.
• Donation matching program and volunteer hours.
• Parental leave of at least 16 weeks.

Location

This is a remote position available to candidates located in Portugal.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the company’s career site.