Senior Software Developer – Vector Search, Elasticsearch

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead initiatives within Elasticsearch to create a top-tier search engine that excels in both speed and relevance.

• Develop new search functionalities, resolve bugs, and enhance code clarity.

• Design or implement algorithms and data structures as required.

• Work closely with the operating system and hardware when necessary.

• Collaborate with a globally distributed team dedicated to enhancing Elasticsearch's vector search capabilities.

• Recognize and drive enhancements in the search relevance of Elasticsearch.

• Engage with global community members regarding issues and pull requests, including triaging and handoffs.

• Write modern Java code that adheres to best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience implementing innovative techniques in vector similarity on a search platform with a substantial user base or advanced academic research in vector similarity information retrieval.

• Professional background in search or vector databases.

• Familiarity with HNSW, IVF, or other relevant algorithms and libraries used on large-scale search platforms.

• Strong proficiency in core Java, encompassing standard data structures, concurrency constructs, and lambdas.

• Capability to work independently and lead projects from inception to completion.

• Experience in collaborating on code, methodologies, and APIs, including internet-based or asynchronous teamwork.

• Knowledge of data storage technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.

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

• Ability to collaborate across various functions and teams, transitioning between projects, codebases, or teams seamlessly.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in the Elastic stock program.

• Company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings.

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

• Flexible work locations and schedules available for many roles.

• Generous vacation days allotted each year.

• Matching contributions up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and community service.

• Up to 40 hours annually allocated for volunteer projects.

• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave offered.

• Competitive compensation based on performance, rather than previous salary.