Principal Software Engineer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

The role is for a Principal Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch - Search team at Elastic, a company focused on delivering a robust and feature-rich search experience.

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 globally distributed team on vector search capabilities.
• Be an expert in Elasticsearch's implementation of vector similarity.
• Collaborate with community members on issues and pull requests.
• Write idiomatic modern Java for Elasticsearch.

Requirements

• Implemented techniques in vector similarity on a search platform or progressed academic research in vector similarity.
• Professional experience with vector similarity and databases, using relevant algorithms.
• Strong skills in core Java and understanding of data structures and concurrency.
• Ability to work autonomously and guide projects from beginning to end.
• Experience in collaborative development and providing/receiving feedback.
• Familiarity with data storage technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development and debug systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on work, not previous salary.
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
• Flexible work locations and schedules.
• Generous vacation days each year.
• Match up to $2000 for financial donations and service.
• Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Location

This is a remote role with no specific geographical restrictions mentioned.

How to Apply

Applicants can send their applications to the provided candidate email.

Deadline

No specific deadline mentioned.