Principal Software Developer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch

📋 Description

• Lead initiatives to build a vector database offering with speed and relevance in search.
• Contribute to Elasticsearch: implement new search features and fix bugs; design data structures or
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team focused on vector search capabilities in Elasticsearch.
• Be a domain expert on vector similarity to support search relevance and drive improvements.
• Work with open source contributors and handle issues/PRs in a distributed collaboration setup.
• Write idiomatic Java and contribute to core Elasticsearch software.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience with vector similarity on large-scale search platforms; contributions to vector
• Professional experience with vector similarity and vector databases; familiarity with HNSW, IVF or
• Strong core Java skills; proficient with data structures, concurrency, and modern language features
• Ability to work autonomously, drive projects end-to-end, and coordinate with engineers across teams.
• Comfort collaborating online; strong communication and asynchronous collaboration skills.
• Experience with data storage technologies (Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) and

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive pay with stock program and RRSP matching; flexible benefits across regions.
• Health coverage for you and family in many locations.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles; generous vacation days.
• Donations matching up to $2000; volunteer time; parental leave support.
• Commitment to inclusive culture and equal opportunity employment.