Senior Software Engineer - Search Algorithms - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

Elastic, the Search AI Company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch - Search Relevance team. This globally-distributed team aims to enhance the search experience using Elasticsearch, contributing to the technical direction and vision for search capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to produce a leading search engine with speed and relevance.
• Build new search features and fix bugs while improving code clarity.
• Collaborate with a distributed team on vector search capabilities.
• Drive improvements in search relevance based on instincts and questions.
• Engage with community members on issues and pull requests.
• Write idiomatic modern Java, focusing on search algorithms.

Requirements

• Professional experience with search or vector databases and related algorithms.
• Strong skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency.
• Ability to manage projects autonomously, from design to completion.
• Experience with collaborative development and feedback.
• Familiarity with various data storage technologies like Elasticsearch and MongoDB.
• Proven track record in using AI for development and debugging.
• Capable of transitioning between projects and teams effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on performance and not previous salary.
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous vacation days.
• Charitable donation matching up to $2000.
• Up to 40 hours for volunteer projects per year.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Location

Remote, based in Ireland.

How to Apply

For application details, please visit the company's career page.

Deadline

No specific deadline stated.