Principal Vector Search Engineer

PowerToFly; Sweden; On-site; SEK 831,700 - 1,315,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / Retirement Plan

Minimum 16 weeks of parental leave

Health coverage & vision insurance

Flexible locations & schedules

Generous vacation time & paid holidays

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance the vector similarity search functionality in Elasticsearch. This role involves improving search features, collaborating with a globally distributed team.

Ideal candidates have experience in vector similarity on search platforms, strong Java skills, and are comfortable with remote collaboration. Elastic offers remote work flexibility, generous vacation, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in vector similarity on a search platform with a large user base.
• Professional experience with vector similarity and vector databases.
• Strong skills in core Java and familiarity with standard libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives within Elasticsearch to produce a vector database.
• Contribute to Elasticsearch by building new search features.
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team of engineers.

Skills

Vector similarity

Core Java

Data storage technologies

Communication skills

Tools

Elasticsearch

HNSW

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

PowerToFly is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance the vector similarity search functionality in Elasticsearch. This role involves improving search features, collaborating with a globally distributed team.

Ideal candidates have experience in vector similarity on search platforms, strong Java skills, and are comfortable with remote collaboration. Elastic offers remote work flexibility, generous vacation, and health coverage.