Principal Software Engineer – Search Algorithms, Elasticsearch

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead projects within Elasticsearch to develop a top-tier vector database solution emphasizing speed and search relevance.

• Create new search functionalities and address bugs within Elasticsearch.

• Enhance code clarity and, when necessary, design or implement algorithms and data structures.

• Engage closely with the operating system and hardware as required.

• Collaborate with a globally dispersed team dedicated to Elasticsearch's vector search functionalities.

• Act as a specialist in Elasticsearch vector similarity implementation, enhancing the domain based on inquiries and insights.

• Interact with community members globally regarding issues and pull requests, managing, delegating, or resolving them as needed.

• Write modern, idiomatic Java code.

• Contribute to open-source initiatives, source-control practices, and continuous integration when applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Capability to work independently and guide projects from inception to completion, including technical design and collaboration with engineers.

• Experience in collaborative development, which includes providing and receiving feedback on code, methodologies, and APIs.

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

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven history of leveraging AI to expedite development, debug intricate systems, and optimize code while taking ownership of final outcomes.

• Ability to work cooperatively across functions and teams, adapting between projects, codebases, or teams based on business needs.

• Proficiency in influencing decisions and achieving results in a distributed team through asynchronous, direct, and transparent communication.

• An export license may be necessary for individuals residing in or nationals of Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, or designated Ukrainian territories.

🏝️ Benefits

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

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

• Flexibility to customize your schedule and location for many roles.

• A generous allotment of vacation days each year.

• Elastic matches up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for charitable donations and service activities.

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

• A minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.