Senior Software Engineer - Search Algorithms - Elasticsearch

📋 Description

• Lead initiatives within Elasticsearch to produce a top search engine offering, speed and relevance.
• Contribute to Elasticsearch full time, building new search features and fixes.
• Work with a globally distributed team on vector search capabilities.
• Be an expert on Elasticsearch search relevance and improve related areas.
• Collaborate across teams to design and own components end-to-end.
• Write idiomatic modern Java and maintain code quality.

🎯 Requirements

• Professional experience with search or vector databases and related algorithms.
• Strong Java skills and knowledge of the standard library, concurrency, and lambdas.
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Lucene, and vector storage concepts.
• Familiar with data storage technologies like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Ability to own cross-functional initiatives and guide projects.
• Autonomy to drive design, code, and outcomes in a distributed setup.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive pay aligned with role and location.
• Health coverage for you and family where available.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous vacation and social impact matching programs.