Senior Software Developer - Query Engine, Database Internals - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

The role involves a Senior Software Engineer position within the Elasticsearch - Analytical Engine team at Elastic, a globally-distributed remote company specializing in search and analytics technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Build new analytical features in Elasticsearch and enhance existing features.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across various teams to ensure a good user experience.
• Be an expert in several areas of Elasticsearch and assist team members.
• Engage with the community on issues and pull requests.
• Write idiomatic modern Java code for development.

Requirements

• Strong skills in core Java, including data structures and concurrency.
• Experience in software systems engineering.
• Ability to optimize and implement efficient data structures and algorithms.
• High level of autonomy and project management capabilities.
• Comfort working collaboratively and providing/receiving feedback on code.
• Familiarity with data storage technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to use AI for development and debugging.
• Capability to collaborate across teams and adapt to business priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on performance.
• Health coverage for employees and families in many locations.
• Flexible working locations and schedules.
• Generous vacation days each year.
• Matching contributions for financial donations and volunteer projects.
• Parental leave of a minimum of 16 weeks.

Location

Remote work within Canada.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the company's career page.

Salary Range

The typical starting salary range is CAD $128,300 — $203,000.