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Principal Software Engineer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch

22 hours, 54 minutes ago
Spain
Full-time
Lead
AI Engineer
Software Development
Cassandra CI/CD Elasticsearch GitHub Java Lucene MongoDB PostgreSQL Solr
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Elastic

Elastic

Elastic is a leading platform for search-powered solutions, providing real-time insights and making data usable for developers and enterprises worldwide.

Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2010
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Description

  • Lead initiatives within Elasticsearch to build an industry-leading vector database offering with strong speed and relevance.
  • Design and implement new vector search features and enhancements to existing vector search functionality.
  • Contribute full time to Elasticsearch by building search features, fixing bugs, and improving code clarity.
  • Invent or implement new algorithms and data structures when needed, including work close to the operating system and hardware.
  • Collaborate with a globally distributed team of experienced engineers on vector search capabilities.
  • Serve as an expert on Elasticsearch’s vector similarity implementation and improve the area based on technical judgment and user needs.
  • Work with community members on issues and pull requests, including triaging and handing off work when appropriate.
  • Write idiomatic modern Java for Elasticsearch.
  • Guide projects from technical design through implementation in collaboration with other engineers.

Requirements

  • Implemented novel vector similarity techniques on a search platform with a large user base, or contributed to academic research in vector similarity information retrieval.
  • Professional experience with vector similarity and vector databases, including use of HNSW, IVF, or other relevant algorithms and libraries at scale.
  • Strong core Java skills, including knowledge of the standard library, data structures, concurrency constructs, and features such as lambdas.
  • Ability to work with high autonomy and drive projects from beginning to end.
  • Comfortable collaborating on code, approaches, and APIs, including asynchronous internet-based collaboration.
  • Experience with data storage technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience building with Elasticsearch is a plus.
  • Experience with open source projects, source control workflows, and continuous integration is a plus.
  • Experience designing, leading, and owning cross-functional initiatives is a plus.

Benefits

  • Base salary compensation with no variable compensation component.
  • Typical starting salary range of €80,400 to €127,200 EUR.
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
  • Generous number of vacation days each year.
  • Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects you care about.
  • Company donation match of up to $2,000 (or local currency equivalent).
  • Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

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