Principal Software Engineer – Vector Search, Elasticsearch

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

📋 Description

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

• Dedicate full-time efforts to Elasticsearch by developing search features, troubleshooting bugs, enhancing code clarity, and devising or implementing algorithms and data structures, while collaborating closely with the operating system and hardware as necessary.

• Collaborate with a globally distributed team of skilled engineers concentrated on enhancing Elasticsearch's vector search capabilities.

• Act as a subject matter expert on the implementation of Elasticsearch vector similarity, driving improvements through thorough investigation and development.

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

• Write modern, idiomatic Java code.

⛳️ Requirements

• Developed innovative techniques in vector similarity on a search platform serving a large user base or advanced academic research in vector similarity information retrieval.

• Professional background in vector similarity and vector databases.

• Experience utilizing HNSW, IVF, or other pertinent algorithms and libraries on large-scale search platforms.

• Strong proficiency in core Java, including standard-library data structures, concurrency constructs, and lambdas.

• Capability to manage projects from inception to completion, encompassing technical design and component development.

• Collaborative development experience, including 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 abilities.

• Proven success in leveraging AI to enhance development processes, debug intricate systems, and optimize code while taking ownership of final outcomes.

• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and teams, transitioning between projects, codebases, or teams based on business priorities.

• Skill in driving decisions and achieving results within a distributed team through asynchronous, direct, and transparent communication.

• Experience with Elasticsearch, open-source projects, source control workflows, continuous integration, data storage technologies, or cross-functional initiatives is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your contributions here, not your previous salary.

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

• Flexible scheduling options and locations for many roles, allowing you to shape your calendar.

• Generous vacation days each year.

• We contribute up to $2000 (or the local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service.

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

• A minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.