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Principal Software Engineer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch

23 hours, 10 minutes ago
United Kingdom
Full-time
Lead
Machine Learning Engineer
Software Development
Cassandra CI/CD Elasticsearch Git GitHub Java Lucene MongoDB PostgreSQL
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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 and fixing bugs.
  • Improve code clarity and maintainability while working on search-related systems.
  • Collaborate with a globally distributed team of experienced engineers on vector search capabilities.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Elasticsearch vector similarity and search relevance.
  • Review, triage, and contribute to community issues and pull requests from around the world.
  • Write idiomatic modern Java for Elasticsearch.
  • Develop or implement new algorithms or data structures when needed, including work close to operating system and hardware layers.

Requirements

  • Implemented novel techniques in vector similarity on a search platform with a large user base, or progressed academic research in vector similarity information retrieval.
  • Professional experience with vector similarity and vector databases.
  • Experience using HNSW, IVF, or other relevant algorithms and libraries on search platforms at scale.
  • Strong skills in core Java, including the standard library, data structures, concurrency constructs, and lambdas.
  • Ability to work autonomously and guide projects from technical design through delivery.
  • Comfort collaborating closely with other engineers and participating in code and API feedback cycles.
  • Experience working asynchronously across the internet is a plus.
  • Experience with data storage technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience 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

  • Competitive pay based on the work you do, not your previous salary.
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
  • Generous vacation days each year.
  • Up to $2,000 in matching for financial donations and service, or local currency equivalent.
  • Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects.
  • At least 16 weeks of parental leave.

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