Principal Vector Search Engineer

Elastic; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 159,800 - 252,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Flexible work calendar

Generous vacation days

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Elastic is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch Search team. In this role, you will drive initiatives to produce an industry-leading vector database offering while collaborating with a globally distributed team.

The ideal candidate has expertise in vector similarity, core Java, and a passion for building high-performance search features. The position offers competitive pay, health coverage, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing vector similarity on search platforms.
• Strong skills in core Java and standard data structures.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance Elasticsearch's vector database offering.
• Contribute to building new search features and fixing bugs.
• Work closely with a distributed team on vector search capabilities.

Skills

Vector similarity

Core Java

Algorithms (HNSW, IVF)

Data storage technologies (Elasticsearch, Solr, etc.)

Collaborative development

Job description

Elastic is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch Search team. In this role, you will drive initiatives to produce an industry-leading vector database offering while collaborating with a globally distributed team.

The ideal candidate has expertise in vector similarity, core Java, and a passion for building high-performance search features. The position offers competitive pay, health coverage, and flexible work arrangements.