Principal Vector Search Engineer for Elasticsearch

United States Digital Space LLC; Ireland; On-site; EUR 102,700 - 162,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible locations and schedules

Generous vacation days

Financial donation matching

Volunteer hours

Parental leave

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their Elasticsearch - Search team. This role emphasizes enhancing vector similarity search functionality, leading to a more robust search experience.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in vector databases and strong Java skills, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively with a globally distributed team.

Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered, maintaining a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Implement techniques in vector similarity on a search platform.
• Professional experience with vector databases and algorithms.
• Strong skills in core Java with good knowledge of data structures.
• High level of autonomy, managing projects independently.
• Experience in asynchronous collaboration over the internet.
• Familiar with various data storage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for industry-leading vector database offering.
• Build new search features and resolve bugs.
• Expertise in Elasticsearch's vector similarity implementation.
• Collaborate with community members on issues and pull requests.
• Write idiomatic modern Java for Elasticsearch enhancements.

Skills

Vector similarity

Core Java

Data storage technologies

Collaborative development

Communication skills

Tools

Elasticsearch

Solr

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their Elasticsearch - Search team. This role emphasizes enhancing vector similarity search functionality, leading to a more robust search experience.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in vector databases and strong Java skills, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively with a globally distributed team.

Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered, maintaining a focus on diversity and inclusion.