Senior Software Engineer – Vector Search, Elasticsearch

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

📋 Description

• Contribute to the technical vision and direction for Elasticsearch search capabilities.

• Design and develop new search features and improvements.

• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs to enhance search functionality.

• Lead initiatives in Elasticsearch to deliver speed and relevance in search results.

• Create new search features and simplify code for better understanding.

• Develop or implement algorithms and data structures as required.

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

• Work with a globally distributed team focused on Elasticsearch vector search.

• Identify and promote enhancements in Elasticsearch search relevance.

• Collaborate with community members worldwide on issues and pull requests, including triage and handoff.

• Write modern, idiomatic Java code.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Professional background in working with search or vector databases.

• Familiarity with HNSW, IVF, or other relevant algorithms and libraries for scalable search platforms.

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

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

• Experience collaborating on software development, including providing feedback on code and APIs.

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

• Proven ability to employ AI to speed up development, debug complex systems, and optimize code while taking ownership of final outcomes.

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

• Capacity to drive decisions and achieve results in a distributed team environment through asynchronous, direct, and transparent communication.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for the Elastic stock program.

• Company-matched 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings.

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

• Flexible locations and schedules available for many roles.

• Generous vacation days provided each year.

• Donation and service matching up to $2,000 or local currency equivalent.

• Up to 40 hours per year allocated for volunteer projects.

• A minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave offered.

• Competitive compensation based on performance, not previous salary.

• Accessibility accommodations available during the application or recruitment process.