Principal Software Engineer – Search Algorithms, Elasticsearch

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Spearhead Elasticsearch projects to create a top-tier vector database solution that excels in search speed and relevance.

• Dedicate full-time efforts to Elasticsearch by developing new search functionalities, addressing bugs, and enhancing code clarity.

• Design or implement algorithms and data structures, collaborating closely with the operating system and hardware when necessary.

• Collaborate with a globally distributed team focused on enhancing Elasticsearch's vector search capabilities.

• Act as a subject matter expert on the implementation of Elasticsearch vector similarity and drive improvements through research and development.

• Engage with community members around the world on issues and pull requests, including triage, handoff, and resolution.

• Write modern idiomatic Java code.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional experience with vector similarity and vector databases, including HNSW, IVF, or other pertinent algorithms and libraries on large-scale search platforms.

• Strong proficiency in core Java, encompassing standard library data structures, concurrency constructs, and lambda expressions.

• Capability to initiate and lead projects from inception to completion, including technical design and collaboration with engineers.

• Comfortable working collaboratively and providing as well as receiving feedback on code, methodologies, and APIs.

• Experience with data storage technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• A proven history of leveraging AI to enhance development, troubleshoot complex systems, and optimize code while taking ownership of final outcomes.

• Capacity to collaborate across various functions and teams, adapting to different projects, codebases, or teams in line with business priorities.

• Ability to work independently and drive decisions and outcomes within a distributed team through asynchronous, direct, and transparent communication.

• Experience working with open-source projects, source control workflows, and continuous integration.

• Proven experience in designing, leading, and managing cross-functional initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your contributions here rather than previous salaries.

• Health coverage for you and your family in numerous locations.

• Flexibility in crafting your calendar with adjustable locations and schedules for many roles.

• Generous vacation days provided each year.

• We match donations and service contributions up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent).

• Up to 40 hours annually to dedicate to volunteer projects you are passionate about.

• A minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.