Principal Software Engineer - Relevance in ES|QL - Elasticsearch

Requirements

• Professional experience with search and vector databases, and used relevant algorithms and libraries at scale
• Solid skills in core Java with knowledge of data structures and concurrency constructs
• Experience working autonomously on projects from start to finish

Nice to Haves

• Experience with data storage technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra
• Track record of using AI to optimize code and debug complex systems

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading initiatives to enhance the search engine offering in Elasticsearch
• Contributing to building new search features and improving code readability
• Working with a global team on vector search capabilities
• Being an expert on Elasticsearch search relevance and driving improvements
• Collaborating with community members worldwide on coding issues
• Writing idiomatic modern Java for Elasticsearch development

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay based on current performance
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Flexible work locations and schedules
• Generous vacation days
• Financial donation matching and volunteer hours
• 16 weeks of parental leave